Every Earth Day, people and businesses think about sustainability and how they contribute to a better planet. From better packaging to less waste and more efficient supply chains, there are countless ways to make a difference. Continental Fresh celebrates and supports all those efforts, but clean water may be the most important one of all.

Nothing else supports healthy people and strong ecosystems like clean water. It's one of our most basic needs. It connects land, food and people who depend on both. 

Earth Day is a natural moment for Continental Fresh to share the story behind the blue Water

Wakefern Food Corp. supermarket banners ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market are inviting job seekers to explore exciting career opportunities during a series of walk-in hiring fairs on Saturday, April 25.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., participating store locations across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts and Rhode Island will host in-store recruitment events for full-time, part-time and management positions. No advance registration is required — candidates can simply stop by to speak with hiring teams

Windset Farms is showcasing continued expansion and innovation in booth No. 410 at this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show in Toronto, April 28–30, highlighting its integrated North American supply strategy, greenhouse innovation and tri-country operating model spanning Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Amid a dynamic global produce environment, Windset continues to prioritize quality, consistency and reliability through a resilient supply network designed to support stable year-round availability and consistent retail execution across North America.

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Publix has named Goodway Group its exclusive shopper marketing agency of record. This collaboration underscores Publix's commitment to protecting its brand and intellectual property, establishing a foundation for premium co-branded digital media solutions that support CPG partners. Goodway Group will help Publix advance its shopper marketing vision for 2026 and beyond, ensuring readiness for future opportunities and evolving industry needs.

Effective January 2026, Goodway Group is serving as Publix's sole shopper marketing partner, activating the grocer's expanded Shopper Marketing Program and

GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Houston, TX-based Schoenmann Produce, a major produce distributor that has served customers across the foodservice, retail, wholesale, healthcare, education and maritime industries throughout the Gulf Coast region for more than 100 years.

Founded in 1910 with a mission to connect local farmers with Houston's expanding culinary scene, Schoenmann Produce has grown into a highly regarded regional distributor serving customers across Texas and Louisiana. Since 1973, the company has been owned and led by Cary Hoffman, who, together with current President

Over the years I have read numerous reports and surveys on fresh fruit and vegetable consumption. In nearly all of them, in one form or another, respondents say they want to eat more fresh fruits and veggies. Want and do, of course, are two totally different animals. Some of the biggest deterrents usually include concerns over “getting a bad piece of fruit and not eating it.” When you buy a potato chips or pretzels you know what you are getting.

This leads into another concern — cost. Often consumers are hesitant to buy fresh produce because of the cost associated and return on investment — i.e