Natural Grocers exceeds $100,000 goal in Organic Month fundraiser supporting Rodale Institute
Natural Grocers has announce the results of its recent Organic Month fundraising campaign, benefiting Rodale Institute, the nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerati
Earthbound Farms to showcase plant tray line expansion at IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show
Earthbound Farm will return to the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show. This year in Anaheim, CA, Oct. 16-18, Earthbound Farm will feature new spinach offerings and a new addition to its specialty variety line, the Beet Greens blend. Also making an appearance, new size and variety additions in the Plant Tray. Made from recycled plant fibers, this eco-friendly packaging is PFAS free and ensures the freshest greens while using 95 percent less plastic.
State of the Industry: IFPA beliefs drive advocacy, innovation and opportunity
One year after committing to Fight for Fresh on behalf of its members and the global fruit, vegetable, and floral community, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns shared how the organization has fulfilled that promise. She highlighted how IFPA’s core beliefs guided its impact over the past year through advocacy, innovation, sustainability, labor, technology adoption and nutrition initiatives.
Oppy and Blue Diamond Growers redefine healthy snacking at IFPA with an innovative almond line and exclusive giveaways
Oppy, a leading grower, marketer, and distributor of fresh produce, is teaming up with Blue Diamond Growers, the No. 1 almond brand, to showcase their premium line of almonds and almond-fruit blends at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show. Together, the two industry leaders are redefining what healthy snacking looks like on the fresh aisle perimeter.
Trendspotting: Online grocery sales reach new high, $12.5 billion
Online grocery sales surged to a new high of $12.5 billion in September 2025, marking a 31 percent increase over the previous year and the second consecutive month a record was set, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. Driven by a record-setting number of monthly active users, sustained gains in order frequency and solid increases in average order value, online spending for September captured its highest share since very early during the pandemic.
Pure Flavor extends the shelf life of Uno Bites Nano Cucumbers
Pure Flavor is redefining convenience in the snacking produce category with an exciting packaging innovation that extends the shelf life of its Uno Bites Nano Cucumbers. This breakthrough delivers longer-lasting freshness while maintaining the crisp texture, vibrant color and refreshing flavor consumers love.
Little Leaf Farms becomes the world's largest CEA leafy greens producer
Little Leaf Farms, the country's leading producer of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture, has opened a new greenhouse at its McAdoo, PA, campus.
RedLine Solutions releases FastPack for MyProduce
RedLine Solutions announced the availability of MyProduce version 5.0, a watershed release for the software that includes a major new feature called FastPack.
Wonderful Pistachios to expand No Shells Dill Pickle product line and introduce at IFPA Global
Wonderful Pistachios will introduce a new 5.5-ounce bag size of its No Shells Dill Pickle flavor at the IFPA 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show at The Wonderful Company booth No. 1839, before its official release to supermarkets nationwide in January 2026.
Albertsons Cos. Inc. announces $750M accelerated share repurchase agreement
Albertsons Cos. Inc. announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to repurchase $750 million of shares of the company’s common stock and increased its board authorized share repurchase program from $2 billion to $2.75 billion, inclusive of the ASR agreement.