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Food Lion orange bag campaign hits 13MM Meals in 2026
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (290+ words) Food Lion Orange Bag campaign provides more than 13 million meals to families experiencing hunger across its 10-state footprint. SALISBURY, N.C., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) " Food Lion BB #:165295 customers and associates came together once again to support hunger-relief efforts through Food Lion Feeds…...
California pear growers call for shift from imports ahead of early harvest
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (390+ words) Courtesy CA Pear Advisory Board April 1, 2026 " California pear growers are optimistic about the upcoming 2026 season, with an early and abundant harvest expected following a warm spring that accelerated bloom across key growing regions. "California pears are always the first to…...
Kroger offers Easter and spring savings
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (359+ words) The Kroger Co. celebrates Easter and the return of spring with savings across the store, including Easter meal staples and brunch favorites. CINCINNATI, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ " The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced its celebrating Easter and the return of Spring with…...
Demand exceeds supply with low tomato volumes
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (182+ words) Florida's freezing temperatures killed many tomato acres last month, and Mexican yields are also low heading into April. Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this tomato market update March 31, 2026: Tomatoes are extremely limited; demand exceeds supply. Florida's freezing temperatures killed many acres…...
Produce industry headlines: April 1, 2026
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (396+ words) Read about restaurants addressing gas price relief, top grocery executive changes in March, and a few of the better April Fool's products. Good afternoon! It's Wednesday, April 1, 2026, April Fool's Day. Here's what's happening in produce and grocery today, no foolin…...
Subway offers BOGO footlongs to help with financial pressure
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (262+ words) Beginning April 1, Subway will offer all Sub Club members a FREE footlong sandwich with the purchase of another footlong through April 28. The offer is available for all orders made via Subway's app and website by using promo code FLBOGO for…...
Taylor Farms launches seed-oil-free ZERO line
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (314+ words) SALINAS, Calif. (March 31, 2026) " Taylor Farms BB #:193361, the leading global producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh foods, has announced the launch of Taylor Farms ZERO, a platform designed to meet the growing consumer demand for seed-oil-free products. Taylor Farms ZERO…...
IFPA releases 2026 U.S. policy agenda
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (483+ words) IFPA has released its 2026 U.S. Public Policy Agenda, a framework for advancing the fresh produce and floral industry's priorities. WASHINGTON, March 31, 2026 " The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has released its 2026 U.S. Public Policy Agenda, a comprehensive framework for advancing the fresh…...
Crystal Valley Foods honored for website
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (387+ words) Crystal Valley Foods partnered with Moxxy as it celebrated its 30th anniversary with a redesigned website and refreshed brand. Miami, FL, March 31, 2026 " When Crystal Valley Foods BB #:160757 sought to celebrate their 30th anniversary with a redesigned website and refreshed brand, the Miami,…...
Produce industry headlines: March 31, 2026
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (428+ words) Links today include new Trader Joe's stores, SpartanNash upgrades, a plastic in produce survey, crop updates, and more. Good afternoon! It's Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the last day of March. Here's what's happening in produce and grocery today. Links today include new…...