Wakefern Food Corp. has partnered with DoorDash so customers can order groceries on DoorDash from ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage and Dearborn Market banners.

“DoorDash strives to be a modern-day one-stop-shop that offers an efficient way to get everything needed for tomorrow’s breakfast, this weekend’s dinner party or today’s missing lunch,” said Tom Pickett, chief revenue officer, DoorDash. “Wakefern is one of our most exciting grocery partnerships to date as it not only brings increased selection to DoorDash Marketplace, but gives time

Here comes the summer fruit. Start planning to see some outstanding California stone fruit this year. An ample supply of exquisite quality cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums is expected for ad promotions.

This calls for some nice attractive and aggressive summer fruit displays. The fruit is slowly arriving but will begin to ramp up by the middle to the end of May into June. This is good timing to launch early ad promotions and onward through the summer months.

• Apricots: The supply will increase rapidly on a very good crop this year.
• Cherries: There will be some outstanding

Bolthouse Farms is being separated into two standalone entities: Bolthouse Fresh Foods and Generous Brands. The former will carry on the century-old legacy of Bolthouse Farms as a leading supplier of fresh carrots to retailers across North America, with nearly 700 million pounds of carrots sold annually. Generous Brands will encompass the premium fresh beverage and salad dressing businesses of Bolthouse Farms and Evolution Fresh.

Butterfly, Bolthouse's parent company, has implemented numerous strategic initiatives since it was acquired from Campbell Soup Co. in 2019. These efforts have driven

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, has launched its first program season at its 12th location in Las Cruces, NM. Brighter Bites is actively serving six public schools within Las Cruces Public Schools, which is directly impacting close to 600 families and providing approximately 20-pounds of fresh produce to its participants every other week. 

"Brighter Bites has created an opportunity to support families in providing fresh fruits and vegetables for their homes. Every campus has seen a consistent turnout from families

Lovers of rare exotic fruit can soon enjoy a new, brightly-colored fresh pineapple, thanks to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. By popular demand, the global produce giant officially introduces Rubyglow pineapples to the U.S. market after an initial January launch in China that prompted a global waitlist. Featuring a deep red outer shell, bright yellow flesh, and a distinct sweet flavor, Rubyglow pineapples are a new variety of the popular tropical fruit and the most exclusive, high-end pineapple offered by Fresh Del Monte. 

Rubyglow pineapples will be available nationwide through select regional

The Michigan asparagus season is underway and this fan favorite is arriving in stores about a week earlier than normal due to warmer winter. Currently, volume is on track with thick and tender asparagus ready to take center stage on plates and in bowls nationwide. 

The timing could not be better as consumers have the option to incorporate this nutritional vegetable into their spring and summertime meals. As shoppers prioritize living a healthier lifestyle, cooking at home has continued to trend making the kitchen an exciting space for families to encourage their children to try new foods