According to recent research cited by Frieda’s, 73% of shoppers choose grocery stores based on the variety of produce offered.

In Supermarket Perimeter's July issue, we highlighted four innovative products that are new to the fresh perimeter. You can read this story and more in our digital issue.

Among the highlights are Organic Coconut, Organic Dragon Fruit, new additions to its Clean Snax line of clean-label snack products and organic versions of Snax products.

The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) is launching a sustainability educational webinar series.

Publix has launched limited-edition summer recipes, including a Sweet Heat Summer Fruit Salad featuring a packet of hot honey to drizzle.

Consumers are looking for indulgence without compromising on benefits, said Chris Monahan, brand manager of Wholly products.

According to IFPA, proposed cuts to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) would drastically reduce monthly fruit and vegetable benefits from $54 to $13 for women, and from $27 to $10 for children.

Marzetti said the rebrand reflects the specialty food manufacturer’s future while honoring the long history of its namesake brand of dressings and dips.

At The Washington Conference June 10, Rebeckah Adcock, IFPA vice president of government relations, presented two awards celebrating produce industry advocates.