Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews may be more comfortable calling a game than preparing a meal, but they have a love for avocados that gives them a reason to leave their comfort zone and head to the kitchen, especially for Avocados from Mexico.

The broadcasting superstars, who work together on the Fox Network as sportscasters for National Football League games, are the faces of a new Super Bowl campaign by Avocados from Mexico, and their enthusiasm for the promotion was evident during a recent call with produce trade media.

“I’m not the greatest cook, but I love avocados and I make the best guac

Mann Packing Co. Inc. announced two new products to its existing lineup of fresh produce: the new Veggie Sides and the Better Crunch Lettuce, available now at select retailers.

The Veggie Sides are perfectly seasoned fresh vegetables that are easy to prepare in the microwave and ready in just three minutes. Flavor variations include broccoli with lemon and herb sauce, cauliflower with parmesan pepper sauce and sweet potatoes with a spicy brown sugar sauce. Veggie Sides are now available, and can be found at select SaveMart, Kroger, Walmart, Meijer and Lucky stores nationwide.

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Food Lion announced a major step forward today to expand its store network through previously announced plans to purchase 62 BI-LO/Harveys Supermarket stores from Southeastern Grocers. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976, which satisfies one of the conditions of closing the transaction of the purchase of these stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

“We are thrilled to move forward to add these new locations to our more than 630 existing stores across Georgia and the

Spring was a difficult time for R.C. Hatton Inc., as the company had to destroy a lot of crops like other farmers did, because the foodservice industry had shut down for the most part. But by summer, things seemed to be turning the corner.

“By June, it seemed the American people stepped up to the plate and now are taking up a lot of the slack from the foodservice through the grocery stores,” said Paul Allen, vice president and co-owner of Pahokee, FL-based R.C. Hatton Inc. “We are extremely grateful for it.”

Another thing that made it rough early in the pandemic was the produce coming

As the calendar was about to turn to November, W. Calvert Cullen IV, president of Northampton Growers Produce, reflected on 2020 and was grateful that his company was able to rely on its team and operations to stay going during the pandemic.

“Luckily for us we were considered essential, so everyone has been working every day just like normal, and we’ve been continuing on just like before,” Cullen said.

Since its beginnings in 1959, Northampton Growers has aimed to meet the needs of chain stores, wholesale and terminal markets on the Eastern Shore, becoming one of the largest growers

The Southeast Produce Council has announced that Southern Exposure, which was scheduled to be held Feb. 25-27, 2021, will now take place April 6-8, 2021, following Easter Sunday. This strategic decision was carefully made by the SEPC Executive Committee to ensure that retailer and foodservice members are able to join the highly anticipated event.

"When presented with the opportunity to adjust show dates, we recognized the increased potential to host an in-person event with Southern Exposure 2021," SEPC Chairman of the Board Harold Paivarinta of Red Sun Farms said Nov. 11. "Most organizations'