NatureSweet's new to-go line enables consumers across North America to carry a healthy snack with them and growing the category for the retailers. It combines three different innovations into a first in the snacking tomato category: ready-to-eat snacking tomatoes in a single-use format and in a crush-resistance packaging.

The product is already available to all NatureSweet retailers, with Kroger being the first to jump into this category growth opportunity, successfully partnering with promotions and displays across all divisions.

“We are very excited about our new To Go innovation, since it

Goldies Onions, the no-tears, no-onion-breath onion that was introduced to consumers in 2020, captured three awards in the most-recent National Agricultural Marketing Association judging, including a first-place award in the 2021 National Best of NAMA competition and two regional awards.

The Goldies website earned first-place honors in the Consumer Audiences grouping’s Website Directed to Consumers category at the national and regional levels. Goldies packaging and point-of-sale display received a merit award in the Point-of-Purchase Materials category in the regional competition.

“We’re

MONTEREY, CA – Organic produce took center stage, here, at the 2021 Organic Produce Summit where produce marketers showcased their offerings at the premier event for organic fruits and vegetables. The sold-out event was held Sept. 15-16 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey, CA. OPS 2021 had a similar format to previous years, including an informative series of educational sessions, engaging keynote presentations, and a trade show featuring more than 130 organic growers, shippers and processors from across North America. Additionally, retailers and buyers had a hands-on opportunity to tour

The Kroger Co. is recalling its 16-ounce Kroger bagged kale product, produced by Baker Farms, due to possible listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed by Kroger grocery stores in the Columbus, Nashville and Atlanta Divisions, servicing Columbus and Toledo, OH; Knoxville, TN; eastern West Virginia; and the states of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina.

This voluntary recall includes 16-ounce bags of Kroger branded Kale with the UPC 11110-18170 with a best by date of 09-18-2021, which is printed on the front of the package below the light blue bar. All affected

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. announced Jeff Pedersen, executive vice president and chief sales and support officer, is retiring after 45 years in the grocery business, effective December. Emile Breaux will succeed Pedersen in the role of senior vice president of sales and member support, effective Sept. 20.

Pedersen began his grocery career in 1976 with Hinky Dinky. After joining AWG in 1997, he has played a key role in many of the exciting growth opportunities for AWG throughout the years. He moved from Kansas City to the Nashville Division in 2003 as vice president of merchandising. He

Lipman Family Farms showcased the expansion of its compostable packaging line at this week's Southern Innovations conference and the Organic Produce Summit, furthering the company’s dedication to providing innovative, sustainable practices from farm to shelf. Designed for organic grape tomatoes, mini cucumbers, green beans and mini sweet peppers under Lipman’s Grown True organic line, the packaging meets the growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products and sourcing.

The compostable packaging is shelf-ready with a clamshell design that ensures ease in stacking and increased