Walmart said its net sales and operating results continue to be affected by the global health crisis. Increased demand for products across multiple categories led to strong top-line and gross margin results.

For Q3, total revenue was $134.7 billion, an increase of $6.7 billion, or 5.2 percent. Walmart U.S. comp sales increased 6.4 percent with strength across key categories, including general merchandise, health & wellness and food.

Walmart U.S. eCommerce sales grew 79 percent with strong results across all channels, while Sam’s Club eCommerce sales grew 41 percent.

“This was another strong

Persian cucumber popularity is quickly expanding and Divine Flavor is providing the item, according to Michael DuPuis, the firm’s marketing coordinator. The product came into strong volume in November.

“We and our customers are very pleased” with the product, he said. “We are very keen on the Persian cukes. They are a great-tasting, snacking produce item.”

Divine Flavor produces Persian cucumbers through Viva Organica, which is the firm’s specialty organic vegetable growing wing. Greenhouses in Ensenada, North Baja, and Culiacan, Sinaloa, are producing these cukes.

“We have been producing

Ark Foods has purchased and opened its first-ever owned property, a 12,000-square-foot packhouse within the historic farming community of Immokalee, FL. The Ark Foods team has been farming in Immokalee — a hub of agricultural output — since 2014.

This acquisition is a major move for Ark Foods’ mission to make unique vegetables more accessible and affordable in grocery stores across the country. After a summer of upgrades and improvements, the new packhouse is fully operational as of November 2020.

Founded in 2013 by Noah Robbins, Ark Foods was originally built around bringing the beloved

While Smith’s Farm has seen its share of challenging years since its founding in 1859, none have been quite like 2020.

“By far, this has been our most challenging year,” said Tara Smith Vighetti, a partner in the company, a leading East Coast grower-shipper of broccoli and cauliflower.

Smith Vighetti elaborated, saying that the company was off to a good start in 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic struck in March. Suddenly, company officials were confronted with uncertainty about the upcoming season in Maine. Would they be able to procure an adequate seasonal work force? What would happen

Prepare to deck the halls with Cosmic Crisp apples this holiday season, from charcuterie and cocktails to your table and tree. Through partnerships with retailers, influencers and media, millions of shoppers will get a taste of the new Cosmic Crisp apple and inspiration to put a fresh twist on traditions. While no one can deny our 2020 gatherings look different, the Cosmic Crisp’s holiday campaign serves up simple and unique ways to make our celebrations memorable with ingredients that can be found at the grocery store. 

Publication in Martha Stewart Living and Better Homes & Gardens’ Living

C&S Charities,Inc., a non-profit organization established as the coordinating entity of C&S Wholesale Grocers’ charity golf outing, announced its 35th annual Tee Up For Kids event raised $1.92 million for six nonprofit organizations devoted to ending pediatric cancer and childhood hunger. With safety as the first priority, this year the traditional golf outing transformed to a virtual fundraising experience, and with unmatched support from customers, vendors and business partners, it raised the most funds since its inception. C&S matched all donations to further support the fight against these