1-800-FLOWERS.COM is now available on DoorDash, bringing its iconic floral arrangements and gifts directly to customers through the DoorDash app. Just in time for the busy holiday shopping season, the new partnership expands DoorDash’s retail and gifting category, pairing convenient ordering and on-demand delivery with the reliability and quality of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM’s established florist network. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM is the largest floral retailer network available on DoorDash in the United States. “We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with DoorDash. By meeting customers on platforms they

The Idaho Potato Commission is known for the fun and creative ways it promotes the Gem State’s prized potatoes, but at this year’s New York Produce Show, things will get downright ugly. “The IPC booth (No. 569) is a must-see this year,” said Ross Johnson, vice president of retail and international at the IPC. “We will be talking about the results of holiday sales, Potato Lovers Month and foodservice incentives — all while wearing some very cringe-worthy ugly sweaters.” Johnson said Idaho has the best quality crop it has seen in years, and retailers are encouraged to take advantage of all that

Kurt Zuhlke & Associates is looking forward to the New York Produce Show & Conference once again, continuing its role as one of the event’s longest-standing exhibitors. Kurt Zuhlke, president and CEO of his namesake company, has participated every year since the show’s inception, and he has enjoyed watching it evolve into one of the most anticipated events in the produce industry calendar. Exhibiting at booth No. 409 this year, the company will showcase its full line of sustainable retail-friendly packaging solutions, including its popular Keeping It Green clamshells, trays and utility packs

Unique Cold Storage, based in Pompano Beach, FL, continues to expand its role as a key logistics and services partner for growers, shippers and importers serving the Southeast and beyond. The company recently broadened its service portfolio with the addition of custom netted bagging capabilities, strengthening an already extensive menu of cold-chain and third-party solutions designed for both domestic and international clients. The new bagging equipment was added in response to sustained requests from customers seeking turnkey handling and packaging options for commodities such as avocados and

Ocean Mist Farms is headed to the Big Apple for the 2025 New York Produce Show where the company will showcase — and sample — its latest innovations in value-added fresh vegetables. “We’ll be featuring our newly rebranded ‘No Shame in a Shortcut’ Roastables line in our booth at the show,” said President and CEO Chris Drew. “The feedback we’ve received on these convenient and delicious items has been phenomenal — and we’re thrilled to see how strongly they’re resonating with consumers.” Launched last year, Roastables ready-to-cook kits quickly gained recognition as one of the most innovative

ShopRite started its annual Check-Out Hunger campaign, a holiday-season fundraiser that invites customers to support local food banks by adding a donation at checkout. Running now through the second week of the new year, the campaign unites ShopRite stores across the region in a shared mission to help neighbors facing hunger during one of the busiest times of the year for food banks. The start of ShopRite’s Check-Out Hunger Campaign comes on the heels of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s (CFBNJ) 25th annual Turkey Drive. CFBNJ collected donated turkeys and food items at ShopRite stores