Sprouts Farmers Market has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 500th store in The Woodlands, Texas, marking another step in the specialty grocer’s national expansion while maintaining its emphasis on fresh produce, natural foods and relationships with regional growers. The new location opened Sept. 12 at 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, bringing […]

Pomegranates have lots of tiny seeds that are full of juice. These seeds are called “Arils” that are edible capsules. When bitten into one ore more, it has a juicy, wine-like sweetness accompanied by a refreshing tartness. Pomegranates are sweet, tangy, and are a mix of the flavors  tart grapes and cranberries with ripe cherries. […]

The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce is advancing a voluntary Charter of Good Shipping Practices aimed at improving transportation reliability, reducing food waste and strengthening relationships throughout the international fresh produce supply chain. The initiative follows a recent industry discussion at Asia Fruit Logistica, where growers, exporters, importers, logistics providers and produce industry organizations examined […]

Bananas can be merchandised on auxiliary mobile displays with wheels. This unit can be easily moved to various locations in the store such as at the frontend checkouts, the cereal aisle, or any location in the produce department.

Fresh produce and floral leaders from around the world will converge at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando for the International Fresh Produce Association’s 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show, running Oct. 14-16. Organizers expect more than 20,000 professionals, 1,000 exhibitors and attendees from 70 countries and all 50 states. Although the formal show […]