In our Market Minute earlier in the month we noted that the California stone fruit crop was looking good and that the supply volume would be plentiful to support promotions. Well, the quality of the fruit is outstanding as usual with good color and sizing. We are already seeing some nice promotable ads by a number of retailers.

California orchards provide 80 percent of the stone fruit in the U.S. It produces 99 percent of the nectarines, 95 percent of the apricots, 95 percent of the plums, 70 percent of the peaches. And with this year’s exceptional crop, it will be a very favorable year to

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council and the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas announced their collaboration on a unique event: the combined SWIPE Desert Golf Classic. This exciting endeavor aims to foster camaraderie and business connections between FPFC and FPAA members while celebrating the vibrant produce industry.

Scheduled for Nov. 7 at the prestigious JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, the tournament promises a day of networking, friendly competition and strategic partnership building. This collaboration represents a significant milestone for both organizations, as it marks the

Food solutions company SpartanNash is rallying support for military and disaster relief heroes through its annual SpartanNash Foundation in-store fundraiser, running May 22 - June 2. Reflecting the company's ongoing dedication to honoring military personnel and supporting disaster relief efforts, this year's fundraiser benefits Honor and Remember, Operation Homefront and Convoy of Hope.

"SpartanNash is deeply committed to supporting our military heroes, veterans, their families and those affected by disasters," said SpartanNash Senior Vice President of Communications and SpartanNash

Southeastern Grocers Inc. launched its seventh annual community donation program in support of Folds of Honor, a dedicated nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled military members.

From now until June 18, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers can pay tribute to U.S. military heroes while shopping at their local stores by donating or rounding up their grocery bill to the nearest dollar at checkout.

In observance of Memorial Day, SEG, together with the grocer’s charitable arm, the SEG Gives Foundation, matched all customer

Building on the momentum of its new initiative, “The Apeel Leverage,” Apeel Sciences launched its second pillar, “Helping You Sell More.” Apeel’s technologies are designed to significantly enhance retail profitability and consumer satisfaction through its plant-based coating that extends the shelf life of produce while reducing the frequency of restocks and spoilage, creating more sellable fruit.

"As we continue to roll out ‘The Apeel Leverage,’ we’re showcasing how suppliers and retailers can enhance the management of their produce,” said Denise Junqueiro, vice president of commercial and

The April online grocery market grew 4.4 percent versus last year, increasing to $8.5 billion, according to the most recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey. The ship-to-home segment generated most of the gains, while overall penetration held steady and order frequency slipped compared to a year ago.

Pickup sales grew 2.1 percent versus last year. Higher spending levels accounted for the gains as the average order value (AOV )climbed while order volume dropped due to a combination of fewer monthly active users (MAU) for the service, mostly from the over-60 age group, plus