The International Fresh Produce Association announced that Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) and FDA leaders Susan Mayne, director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, and Frank Yiannas, deputy commissioner for Food Policy and Response, will participate in The Washington Conference event held in Washington, DC, Sept. 26-28.

“The Washington Conference is the only event for the produce industry to meet face to face with the leaders who write the policy and regulations that directly impact our industry,” said Rebeckah Adcock, vice president of U.S

United Natural Foods Inc. has added new meal solutions to its offering to better allow retailers to meet the growing demand for quick, restaurant quality meals, while reducing in-store labor and the time required to create similar products on their own. The meal solutions are available nationwide to the more than 30,000 customer locations UNFI services.

The new on-trend meal solutions, a fresh meal kit from Cook•Able and flash-frozen meals from Cadence Kitchen, allow UNFI to quickly deliver additional high-quality product choices that help customers differentiate their offerings at a time

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination, technical assistance and capacity building services through USDA’s new regional food business centers.

“The USDA regional food business centers will be a new, critical asset as we continue our work to strengthen and enhance local and regional food systems across the nation,” said Vilsack. “Regional food business centers will serve as USDA’s cornerstone in the development of the local and regional supply chains, building on lessons

Meijer introduced a new brick-and-mortar store concept — called Meijer Grocery — that will provide convenience for customers who are looking for a simplified shopping experience, while providing communities easier access to fresher foods.

The first two Meijer Grocery stores will open in early 2023 in neighborhoods in southeast Michigan. The new concept is the retailer's latest since first introducing the neighborhood market small format concept in August 2018 with the opening of Bridge Street Market on Grand Rapids' west side.

"Our customers know they can count on us for the freshest foods

We all hate to see the door slowly closing on summer. However, it is already September and before closing that summer door there are still a number of high-volume summer items to take advantage of for promotions. Get your share before it ends.

Stone Fruit: There is still a good quantity of California peaches, nectarines, plums and grapes available from the growers and shippers. Eastern peaches are also still available in the Appalachian area. The demand is moderate and market steady. New Jersey peaches are on the lighter supply side and the market is steady. The juicy fruit flavor is at its

Healthy Family Project is looking for the cause marketing organization’s next official registered dietitian. Since 2008, Healthy Family Project has retained a registered dietitian to serve as the sounding board to review recipes, create content, interact in social media groups and outlets, and respond to nutrition-based media inquiries. 

“The registered dietitian position at Healthy Family Project has always been an integral part of what we do and the content we create,” said Trish James, vice president Healthy Family Project. “This person needs to have a deep passion for nutrition and want