Bako Sweet announced a range of exciting summer opportunities for retailers, building on the momentum and feedback from OPS and Foodservice. As the summer season continues, Bako Sweet remains committed to providing fresh, seasonal merchandising options and innovative campaigns that captivate both retailers and consumers alike.

This summer, Bako Sweet introduced its grilling merchandising bins, perfect for highlighting the versatility of sweet potatoes in grilling recipes. These bins are available through Labor Day, providing retailers with an eye-catching, seasonal display that encourages

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:

• L&L Produce LLC, operating out of Houston, for failing to pay a $367,827 award in favor of a Texas seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Adrian Luna was listed as the sole member of the business.
• JR Produce

In 1941, a cartoon caption by Peter Arno appeared in The New Yorker magazine about a man watching a crashed plane explode. He was holding a roll of the blueprint plans under his arm. After seeing the plane’s destruction, he slowly walked back mumbling, “Well, back to the old drawing board.”

As soon as a customer steps into a store and gets a glimpse of the overall view, they immediately feel good or bad about shopping there. So, suppose you walked into a supermarket to buy some fresh produce and upon entering the department you instantly recognized it to be messy and disorganized with wilted

Instacart and Albertsons launched Instacart pickup services and Albertsons Rapid convenience delivery nationwide. Additionally, Haggen Food & Pharmacy is now available on the Instacart App for same-day delivery. This program expansion provides Instacart customers with greater access to groceries and household essentials alongside the quality and fresh assortment they expect from Albertsons Cos. banner stores.

“Expanding our partnership with Albertsons Cos. showcases our commitment to serving as the leading technology partner in the grocery industry,” said Ryan Hamburger, vice president of

Consalo Family Farms participated in this year’s Kids Farm Days program hosted by America’s Grow-a-Row. The Kids Farm Days program offers children hands-on experiences on the farm, encouraging them to explore the origins of their food and the efforts that go into growing it.

Through this collaboration, both Consalo Family Farms and America’s Grow-a-Row are committed to promoting healthy eating habits while providing educational opportunities that inspire the next generation. This partnership represents a shared vision of nurturing sustainable agricultural practices and instilling an

Brighter Bites has partnered with Zespri Kiwifruit and Gelson’s to host a two-week, in-store promotion running Aug. 14-27. During this time, Zespri and Gelson's will each donate $1 ($2 total) to the national nonprofit Brighter Bites for every one-pound package of Zespri SunGold kiwi purchased.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Zespri Kiwifruit and Brighter Bites for the second year of this promotion," said Sean Saenz, vice president of fresh foods for Gelson’s. "This initiative aligns with our commitment to offering high-quality products and supporting the health and well-being of our