Comfort foods are front and center in the latest Flavor Trends report from Comax Flavors.

Through Oct. 31, year-to-date fresh seafood sales were up 5.1% from the same period a year ago, exceeding $6 billion, according to a recent analysis from 210 Analytics and IRI.

The quality of the fresh produce is often the top reason consumers cite for choosing one grocery store over another. Retailers can capitalize on that by making sure the look, feel and useability of their produce departments stand out as much as the fruits and vegetables sold there.

 Poultry producer Wayne Farms has implemented a next-generation virtual platform to help keep a closer eye on quality, efficiency, and safety in its production practices.

During American Diabetes Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is encouraging consumers to “grab a boost of blue” as part of an overall healthy diet. 

Volumes of California citrus will likely be down this season, but shippers still expect to have promotable volumes of large, flavorful fruit.

Premium meat specialist Creekstone Farms has partnered with All Things Barbecue to expand its barbecue profile. 

October dollar sales of whole bird turkeys are 180% above October 2020 levels and 194% higher in volume, according to the latest meat and poultry analysis from IRI and 210 Analytics, made possible by Marriner Marketing.

Fresh produce marketer Oppy has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for the second year in a row.

Springworks Farm, the largest and first certified organic aquaponic farming operation in New England, is now the exclusive provider of whole head romaine lettuce to Hannaford Supermarkets in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.