Kroger is collaborating with Performance Kitchen to offer medically tailored meals. This will be the first time Kroger Health is offering evidence-based, registered dietitian approved meals that will offer nutrition intervention for people who are living with various health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Medically tailored meals, the latest initiative from Kroger Health's Food as Medicine platform, are created to meet the specific needs of individuals and may significantly improve a person's overall health and wellness while providing access to nutritious foods.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three 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. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

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

• Kallions Inc

The Food Lion Feeds Apple Bag campaign is back for its 10th year, aiming to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger and address food insecurity. Food Lion Feeds is partnering with its customers to help provide a minimum of 1 million meals to neighbors facing hunger through its annual Food Lion Feeds Apple Bag campaign.

Since the campaign began in 2014, customers have helped to provide more than 13 million meals through the sale of specially marked apple bags and cash donations. The campaign runs Sept. 13–Oct. 3 and benefits Feeding America and local partner food banks throughout Food Lion

The Southeast Produce Council released its annual What’s New? consumer research in a sold-out educational session at Southern Innovations. Pioneering organizations will provide additional innovation-focused presentations in the What’s New? Theater at the exhibit floor.

“Only one-third of consumers tend to consume fresh produce every day,” said David Sherrod, president and CEO of the SEPC. “Additionally, 51 percent readily admit that they find it hard to reach the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables or are unsure what that amount even is. That means current consumption patterns

Albertsons Cos. Inc. unveiled the latest digital enhancements to its shoppable Meal Plans and Recipes tool available within the retailer’s grocery apps and websites. Designed to provide customers with culinary inspiration throughout the week while saving time and money, the meal plan feature includes a budget tracker, an expanded library of more than 8,000 exclusive recipes, shoppable ingredient lists and hands-free cooking mode with step-by-step timer.

“This all-in-one tool empowers the everyday home cook to plan, shop and prepare inspiring recipes without the added expense or commitment of

The National Mango Board selected Weis Markets as the Mango Retailer of the Year. This prestigious recognition celebrates Weis Markets' exceptional dedication to providing consumers with the freshest and highest-quality mangos.

The NMB has chosen Weis Markets for this accolade in recognition of the company's outstanding contributions to the mango industry.

Weis Markets' commitment to providing the highest quality mangos extends beyond its produce departments. The company has been at the forefront of initiatives to educate consumers through in-store signage, recipe ideas and digital content