The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association has released its 2025-26 Fresh Asparagus Category Management Stats & Key Purchasing Trends Report. “This annual report provides the fresh asparagus industry at large with the information necessary to enhance asparagus sales. Within the report, industry is equipped with statistics, trends and marketing key purchasing trends that retailers and foodservice can use when planning their fresh asparagus activities and programs,” said Priscilla Lleras, executive director of PAIA. “Imports supply the U.S. with the lions’ share of consumed fresh asparagus

Albertsons has launched an in-store digital display network designed to revolutionize the shopping experience and enhance customer engagement. The company's pilot will launch this summer in select stores, featuring large format premium displays in high-traffic areas, such as store entry and the produce department. In partnership with STRATACACHE Inc., one of the leading global suppliers of interactive, intelligent shopper engagement experiences and analytic tools, Albertsons will power its new in-store advertising solution through a fleet of digital screens. This collaboration leverages

Over the past week, the Trump administration has intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, with a particular focus on workplaces employing undocumented laborers, including farms. This past Thursday, President Trump made comments committing to preventing labor disruptions within the food supply chain, but did not say what changes he would implement or when they would take effect. “The fresh produce industry proudly grows, harvests and distributes billions of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to American families every year," the International Fresh Produce Association said in a

The Southeast Produce Council’s 2025 STEP-UPP Retail Class launched its annual summer tour last week, offering participants immersive, hands-on experiences designed to strengthen partnerships with growers. STEP-UPP — the Southeast Training Education Program for Upcoming Produce Professionals — is SEPC’s premier initiative focused on developing retail and foodservice produce professionals through strategic education, leadership development and in-the-field learning. The tour began on Wednesday, June 11, in Columbia, SC, where the class visited various facilities, farms and fields. These

Produce safety has always been at the forefront of the activities at the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. The department has several programs in place to evaluate its New Jersey-grown produce as well as produce grown in other states and imported from other countries. Its auditors, inspectors and retail reviewers receive extensive ongoing training to remain current with federal and industry standards. In addition, consistent implementation of its programs ensures that produce in New Jersey has met or exceeded USDA, FDA and Jersey Fresh standards. According to Elizabeth Stiles, an

Officials at the New Jersey Blueberry Industry Advisory Council are proud of what their members are doing with the blueberry harvest. They want residents of the Garden State to be just as proud. With the blueberry harvesting season up and running, officials at the Trenton, NJ-based council, a state-run organization that takes a small fee from growers in New Jersey, are excited about what is taking place and eager for retailers and consumers to get behind the blueberry market.