Big Y has announced that they will close all of their stores including Big Y World Class Markets, Table & Vine and Fresh Acres specialty market on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 as well as Friday, Nov. 27. Big Y Express Gas & Convenience locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day as well.

In order to thank their thousands of employees for their continued hard work and tenacious efforts throughout the challenges of being an essential service throughout the pandemic, Big Y has decided to close their markets to the public on Thanksgiving and on the day after (Friday) so their employees can rest and

The United States Department of Agriculture has announced the results from the National Mango Board’s continuance referendum; first handlers and importers approved continuing their federal research and promotion program, and removing the provisions of frozen mangos as a covered commodity under the program.

The continuance referendum, which took place from Sept. 21 - Oct. 9, allowed eligible mango industry members to vote on the continuation of the NMB and its efforts to increase mango consumption in the United States by inspiring consumers and educating them about the culture, flavor, and

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — when Stemilt’s new crop Artisan Organics apples and pears are in peak season. To ensure retailers make the most of their organic apple and pear categories, Stemilt’s senior marketing manager, Brianna Shales, encourages retailers to plan bulk promotions on Stemilt’s Artisan Organics apples and pears to provide consumers a delightful eating experience. 

“As we near the end of apple harvest in Washington, we are looking at great flavors, condition and a range of sizing on organic apples and pears. The shifting consumer behavior during COVID-19 has

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on LoneStar Produce Express LLC in San Antonio, TX, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

LoneStar failed to pay $283,844 to nine sellers for produce that was purchased, received and accepted in interstate and foreign commerce from December 2017 to October 2019. This is in violation of the PACA. LoneStar cannot operate in the produce industry

Following recently issued Centers for Disease Control guidelines stating that the COVID-19 virus can be spread through the air, Lidl US announced today it will install new air filtration systems rated MERV 13 or higher in all of its U.S. stores by the end of this year. Air filters rated MERV 13 or higher, which are typically found in hospitals, help filter out COVID-19, according to public health and industry leaders.

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have worked diligently to protect the health of everyone in our stores by meeting or exceeding CDC guidelines and this measure to

The Southeast Produce Council announced Wednesday, Oct. 21, that Kristin Yerecic Scott, marketing director and Board of Officers member at Yerecic Label, is the recipient of the council's Next Generation Award for 2020.

The announcement was made via the SEPC Virtual Garden.

David Sherrod, president and chief executive officer of the council, and Harold Paivarinta of Red Sun Farms and SEPC chairman of the board, began the presentation by recapping all of the nominees. Then following tradition, last year's Next Generation Award recipient, Andrew Hare of Vertical Roots, announced Kristin