There are roughly 90 million acres of corn grown on the planet, but only 1 percent of that is planted as sweet corn.

Eastern sweet corn prices are dropping on a lighter demand as local grower’s supply retailers with fresh harvested product. Corn can be ordered in wooden crates and bins for retailers to set up some nice farm type displays.

The western sweet corn demand is moderate on a lower market out of the San Joaquin Valley of California.  

Corn can be sold loose in husks as well as trimmed and trayed. The display should consist of both packaged corn priced higher to cover the labor and

The online grocery market finished June with $7.1 billion in total sales, down 1.2 percent compared to last year’s $7.2 billion, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey. More households bought groceries online in June than last year, but users completed fewer orders during the month.

The number of monthly active users buying groceries online expanded by slightly more than 1 percent in June and the overall average order value rose 3 percent versus a year ago; however, neither of these gains was great enough to offset the more than 5 percent drop in

Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Janise's Supermarket, a beloved local grocery store in Sunset, LA.

Janise's Supermarket has been a cornerstone of the Sunset community for over 40 years, known for its warm and friendly atmosphere, personalized customer service and a diverse selection of products. Harps Food Stores shares the same values and is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the traditions that have made Janise's Supermarket a staple in the local community.

"We are thrilled to welcome Janise's Supermarket into the Harps Food Stores family," said

California trade shows, historically, draw the highest attendance rates due, in part, to the ease of logistics for so many across the industry. The high concentration of growers in the state and service providers who support the supply chain means many companies can bring larger teams, more fresh products to display and mitigate travel expenses to participate in shows like IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show. The mild California fall weather also adds to the appeal.

In preparation for this October’s California-based trade show, the International Fresh Produce Association has published its

Let’s face it. Nobody wants just a salad for dinner anymore.

With so many options on the proverbial table, consumers can give their families a tasty meal that is also healthy and, most importantly, desirable, with all their family members.

However, it is becoming increasingly clear that a large percentage of consumers need help when it comes to knowing the right combination of fruits, vegetables and proteins to mix together to prepare the evening feast, a quick lunch or even an afternoon or late-night snack.

This is a great opportunity for retailers. Those merchants who are taking the

Dollar General aims to offer fresh produce in more than 10,000 stores in the coming years, with a meaningful number of stores located in United States Department of Agriculture food deserts. The company offered fresh fruits and vegetables in nearly 3,900 stores as of May 5, with plans to have produce in 5,000 stores by January 2024, which is expected to give Dollar General more individual points of produce distribution than any other U.S. mass retailer or grocer and halfway through its commitment.

The company's efforts toward expanding nutrition extend to its charitable giving as well. Dollar