Every delicious avocado deserves a chance to sit atop a golden slice of toast, enter the mix of a creamy bowl of guacamole or become the perfect addition to a sumptuous salad. A new partnership between Index Fresh and Apeel will create even more happy endings for avocados by preserving freshness for consumers, creating more consistent quality and reducing food waste in the global supply chain along the way.

Grower-owned Index Fresh has prided itself on fruit quality since 1914 — “fresh” is in its name. Apeel is at the leading edge of a freshness revolution with its plant-based protective

U.S. potato exports for the July to September quarter were down significantly compared to the same period in 2019. This drop is a result of the pandemic’s continuing impact on the demand in many markets, particularly in southeast Asia and Central America, and the tight supplies of U.S. frozen potato products. Additionally, exports for this period in 2019 were at record levels, so the bar was set very high.

Exports of fresh potatoes, including table-stock and chipping, were down 6 percent for the quarter but up 10 percent in September. The decline is largely caused by a 16 percent drop to

This week Southeastern Grocers Inc. celebrated the grand opening of four new Winn-Dixie stores. These openings are the first of eight new Winn-Dixie stores scheduled to open throughout Florida. The continued expansion will include three new stores later this year and one in early 2021.

“We are beyond excited to unveil our four new Winn-Dixie stores to the wonderful communities of Boynton Beach, Gainesville, Jacksonville and Lakewood Ranch," said Anthony Hucker, president and CEO of Southeastern Grocers. "We are proud to provide our customers a shopping experience that is uniquely crafted for

Pear Bureau Northwest is launching the 2020 edition of its annual World Pear Day on Dec. 5. Taking place the first Saturday of December in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture proclaiming December to be National Pear Month, this year's World Pear Day will give consumers around the world the opportunity to celebrate with pears through a variety of fun and exciting activities — highlighted by USA Pears Road Shows in United Arab Emirates and Vietnam featuring a decorated truck driving to various supermarket locations and setting up an interactive promotion area for consumers.

Whi

United Fresh has opened the nomination period for the 2021 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program. Developed to honor the foodservice industry’s most innovative produce performers, the program pays special tribute to chefs and foodservice operators for excellence in the use of fresh produce in the culinary arts, especially during this year where many restaurant businesses and operations have been forever changed. The program is sponsored by FreshEdge.

“2020 has been the most challenging year ever for the foodservice sector. We are proud to continue to sponsor the Produce Excellence

Walmart and Breakfast Club of Canada announced this year’s annual back-to-school fundraising campaign raised a record-breaking $3.7 million for school breakfast programs.

With one in three children starting school on an empty stomach, donations are needed now more than ever. Thanks to the generosity of Walmart customers and the dedication of their associates, the club can continue to help children thrive and develop healthy eating habits.

Walmart kicked off the campaign by announcing a $1 million donation. Generous customers, encouraged to donate by Walmart associates, donated the other $2.7