The days of paper shopping lists are nearing an end, and it might not be smartphones that do them in. Smart contact lenses sound like science fiction, but Amazon has partnered with a company to use them to augment the experience of something not particularly science fictiony: grocery shopping.

Side Delights completed a package refresh, showcasing the new line at the recent IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show. The new packaging was well-received and is now available nationally.

At the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, folks from Crunch Time Apple Growers were spreading the exciting news that RubyFrost apples would be back in stores in November, just in time for the holidays.

SpartanNash expanded its partnership with same-day delivery service Shipt at company-owned grocery stores across Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio, with delivery in as soon as an hour.

Verdant Technologies was awarded the International Fresh Produce & Floral Association Science & Technology Circle of Excellence Award at this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, FL.

Each year, the IFPA selects one individual or organization that solves business challenges within the produce and floral industries through the application of scientific and technological advancements to create better products, processes, or value to customers.

Kalera Public Ltd. Co. is  recalling 633 cases of Krunch, Butter and Romaine whole head variety lettuce sold under the Kalera brand because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,

Distribution of the product — with lot codes 001293 and 001294 on the label and — was limited to some retail and foodservice customers in Florida. The company has notified these customers and is working with them to ensure consumers do not receive any of the products affected by the recall.