Detroit’s produce scene is deeply rooted in the city’s longtime identity as a hardworking, food-forward hub that connects Michigan’s rich agricultural output with urban consumers. 

As the Motor City continues its resurgence, fresh produce has become an increasingly visible part of its broader revitalization story, from bustling wholesale operations to thriving neighborhood markets and food-access initiatives. 

Michigan ranks among the nation’s most diverse agricultural states, and Detroit serves as a key distribution gateway, moving everything from apples and asparagus to peppers, potatoes and

Peak of the Market has won the 2025 Regional Supplier Partner Award from Gordon Food Service. The award, given annually to one company across North America, recognizes supplier partners who demonstrate excellence in quality, reliability and collaboration. It was presented to Peak of the Market during the GFS Vendor Involvement Process Awards Show.

“This award is a wonderful reflection of our growing relationship with Gordon Food Service,” said Derek Kostynuik, director of sales at Peak of the Market. “Peak of the Market has been working hard to create value within its customer base, listening

The Kroger Co. announced several appointments of experienced enterprise leaders to new retail roles and expanded responsibilities, including promotions in corporate leadership, the Atlanta division and the Fry's division.

"We are excited to promote several talented senior executives to key roles that will position Kroger for future success," said Ron Sargent, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "Victor Smith, Monica Garnes, Kendra Doyel and Ken DeLuca are strong leaders with decades of experience, and I look forward to their continued success in their new roles. I also want to thank Colleen Juergensen

As Team U.S.A prepares to win big at the Winter Olympics in Italy, Honeybear Brands is ready to throw down its own challenge this February. The leading grower, marketer and developer of premium conventional and organic apples, pears and cherries invites produce teams at retailers across the country to create an award-winning, gold-medal-worthy apple display.

“We’re challenging our retail customers to build creative, Olympic-themed apple displays that incorporate our Honeybear gold boxes or branding, engage with shoppers and move apples this February. We want teams to pull out all the stops and

PhilaPort capped off a milestone year in 2025, posting record container throughput and outperforming national and regional trade trends to remain a leader among U.S. East Coast container ports.

PhilaPort handled a record 889,268 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, representing a 6 percent year-over-year increase in container volume. This result exceeded overall U.S. trade growth projections of approximately 3 percent, underscoring Philadelphia’s continued strength in the container market. Since 2020, PhilaPort’s container volumes have increased by 39 percent, reflecting sustained, long

Double dipping: Party foul or game day power move when it comes to delicious guac? After surveying Americans ahead of the big game, Avocados From Mexico discovered 80 percent of Americans admit to double dipping into game day guac. Not only that, but more than 50 percent feel “very tempted” to secretly go back for seconds. Why? Because the guac was — and we quote — “too good to resist.” Well, you can’t argue with that.

To officially settle the age-old debate, the brand is debuting its Golden Double Dip Chip. Part blinged-out jewelry, part snack tool, the Golden Double Dip Chip is a limited