International Fresh Produce Association members spearheaded a press conference along with other members of the Alliance for a New Immigration Consensus calling for urgent Senate action on immigration reform. Lori Taylor of The Produce Moms and Tara Smith Vighetti of Smith Farms highlighted the need for immigration reform that is vital to the fresh produce industry and for consumers facing high food prices.  

Taylor highlighted the impact that the failure to pass immigration reform is having on already inflated food prices. “Swift action in immigration reform will empower America’s farmers and

Walmart revised its outlook for profit for the Q2 and full-year, primarily due to price reductions aimed to improve inventory levels.

The company said operating income for the second quarter and full year is expected to decline 13-14 percent and 11-13 percent, respectively. Comp sales for Walmart U.S., excluding fuel, are expected to be about 6 percent for the second quarter. This is higher than previously expected with a heavier mix of food and consumables, which is negatively affecting gross margin rate.

"Customers are choosing Walmart to save money during this inflationary period, and

ProduceIQ invites the fresh produce community to support The Brighter Bites Foundation through the purchase of Farm Legend NFTs. Learn more about the collection at www.produceiq.com/nft. All of the proceeds will go to funding Brighter Bites in its mission to create healthy communities through access to fresh food.

Farm Legend NFTs are first available at this week’s “Brighter Bites Wine for a Cause" – a virtual wine auction July 27-30 as part of the International Fresh Produce Association Foodservice Convention in Monterey, CA. Brighter Bites will showcase a virtual wine cellar for guests to

Retailer Giant Eagle is expanding its partnership with Flashfood, a digital marketplace that provides customers access to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date, to all of its 173 corporate Giant Eagle and Giant Eagle Market District stores. Starting in Cleveland, the 140-store expansion will steadily roll out throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania and will be completed by the end of October.

Since Giant Eagle first introduced the Flashfood program at 34 store locations in 2021, more than 430,000 pounds of food waste has been diverted from reaching landfills. This equates to nearly 159

For the first time ever, Fresh Express has unveiled an insider’s look at  advancements in its all-inclusive food-safety and quality program in a high-quality video series that covers supply chain wide critical controls and procedures from field to table.        

According to President John P. Olivo, the video series is designed to show the real-world intricacies behind written descriptions of the Fresh Express comprehensive food-safety and quality program. 

“We wanted to bring to life the challenges we face and surmount each and every day to achieve our demanding food safety and quality

The Kroger Co. and Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard/Circle K were among some of the investors to taking part in the $100 million fundraising for ghost kitchen and restaurant hub technology pioneer Kitchen United. On completion of this round, Kitchen United has raised a total of approximately $175 million.

In the past two years, Kitchen United has unveiled multiple industry-leading initiatives, including collaborations in grocery with Kroger and at Simon properties nationwide.

"This Series C financing further solidifies Kitchen United's leadership position in the industry," said