To help support customers throughout their health journey, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians have introduced a new line of medically tailored meals called Dietitian Dishes.

Dietitian Dishes come in more than 15 varieties of nutrient-dense, single-serve options and include flavors like Egg Roll in a Bowl, Braised Beef, Mediterranean Chicken, Spicy Layered Chicken Enchiladas and more. Each entree is made with delicious, whole-food ingredients that are designed to support different dietary needs including heart-friendly and diabetes-friendly diets. The heat-and-eat meals can be prepared in a

Smallhold Inc., operating out of Brooklyn, NY, has posted a $50,000 surety bond with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The company was required to post the bond under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act following its involvement in a bankruptcy. The company posted the bond as a prerequisite for obtaining a new license to operate in the produce industry.

The USDA will hold the bond for three years and nine months, providing assurance that the licensee will conduct business according to the PACA and will pay any reparation awards that may be issued against it in connection with

Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta announced a strong start to mamey sapote season with promotable volumes of high-quality product. The Latin American specialty fruit, long cherished by shoppers of Caribbean descent, is growing in popularity across the United States.

Mamey’s fuzzy brown exterior opens to reveal a vibrant salmon-colored flesh that tastes like a blend of sweet potato and pumpkin. It is a staple in smoothies and desserts but can easily be sliced open and eaten with a spoon. Boasting a sweet flavor, rich nutritional profile and creamy, custard-like texture, mamey is

Tops Friendly Markets is eager to celebrate Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day, observed annually on Feb. 22. 

This day recognizes the dedication, professionalism, and lasting impact of supermarket associates, whose work not only supports local economies but also provides meaningful, long-term career opportunities across the communities Tops serves.

For decades, Tops associates have been the driving force behind the company’s success. Their commitment to service, teamwork, and care for customers has shaped the welcoming shopping experience guests rely on every day.

In their roles across stores

Big Y’s annual Sack Hunger campaign once again delivered a powerful show of community support, providing 1 million meals to food banks serving families across Massachusetts and Connecticut. The milestone reflects the collective generosity of customers, employees and partners who stepped up during the critical holiday season to help address food insecurity close to home.

Through Sack Hunger, every $5 customer donation helps deliver 10 meals to neighbors in need. This impact is amplified by Big Y’s additional contributions, including designated proceeds from produce, floral and meat departments

Last year the U.S. Department of Agriculture filed an administrative complaint alleging that Palumbo Foods LLC of Avondale, PA, failed to make full payment promptly in the amount of $1.18 million to nine sellers for multiple lots of produce purchased, received and accepted in interstate and foreign commerce, in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

USDA and Palumbo entered into a Consent Decision and Order in which Palumbo agreed to pay the unpaid produce sellers listed in Appendix A to the Complaint and to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $50,000. Palumbo has satisfied