Collectors broke out into a banana bidding war recently and pushed the auction price of a $20 bill featuring a Del Monte banana sticker to nearly $400,000 at a public auction of rare, U.S. currency held by Heritage Auctions.

Pre-auction bidding lifted the bids for the coveted banknote error to $210,000. From there, the winning bidder outlasted a determined phone bidder and two other live internet bidders, to push the final winning auction price to $396,000. The price sets a world record for any error banknote ever sold. This was just the third time the note had been offered at public auction

The Giant Co. announced another investment in the city of Philadelphia as it prepares to begin construction on its newest store, located at 2201 Cottman Avenue at the corner of Bustleton Avenue.

“With its diverse neighborhoods, people, and undeniable passion for food, there’s no place quite like Philadelphia, and that’s exactly why The Giant Co. continues to invest in new stores across the city,” said Nicholas Bertram, president of The Giant Co. “Featuring a new look and the very best of the Giant brand, once completed, our new Cottman Avenue store will serve as a bold sign of our commitment

It's a green victory for Avocados From Mexico. After six years of successful advertising in the big game, the company decided against airing a commercial and shifted its strategy to help drive retail sales during the fall season in order to prepare the market for the brand's boldest big game promotion ever. This new strategic approach paid off leading to new historic records.

Despite pandemic challenges, the U.S. imported a historic record of 277 million pounds of Mexican avocados in the first four weeks of the year leading up to the most important guacamole consumption event. This represents

Robert Taylor will retire from the position of CEO of United Supermarkets LLC on March 1. Sidney Hopper, president of United Supermarkets, will assume all of the responsibilities of the CEO. Taylor will continue in an advisory role for the company as executive vice president – senior advisor.

“I have been working for, or with, this great company for 51 years, and I am ready to have a little more flexible time to spend with my wife Jan and our kids and grandkids,” Taylor said. The footprint of the company more than doubled to 96 stores during Taylor’s tenure as CEO, with a large expansion of

Registration for CPMA 2021 Fresh Week is now open and free. Designed with the entire supply chain in mind, Fresh Week is Connections: Reimagined. The event will officially kick off on April 13 with a live keynote address from Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, a Kansas City Chiefs player born in Canada and a medical school graduate. Throughout the week, attendees will be able to access the online platform and attend both live and on-demand sessions, including speeches from industry leaders, critical discussions with top CEOs, business development opportunities, social and educational events across

Ready... set... go! Teams across the country are forming and counting down to Feb. 13, the kick-off of the Walk with a Doc Grand Canyon Adventure, energized by Fresh Avocados – Love One Today. Sharing a commitment to invest in heart health, racers of all ages will be stepping up movement and nutritious eating during the 14-day virtual trek that will span nearly 70 miles. A link to free registration as well as delicious avocado recipes to jump start planning of post workout snacks can be found at www.LoveOneToday.com/WWAD.

Fresh Avocados - Love One Today teamed up with the nonprofit Walk with