“A considerable need has emerged for a uniform calculation method for the sector that is reliable, verifiable and comparable,” said Albert Haasnoot, program manager for Sustainable Development & Quality at Royal FloraHolland. Albert is the point of contact for the European FloriPEFCR project on behalf of a consortium of international floriculture sector organizations.

A single standard

Save A Lot finalized its strategy to shift ownership and operations of all Save A Lot locations to independent, licensed ownership and to foster continued brand growth as a licensed wholesaler.

As part of its ongoing quest to bring exciting, innovative flavors to the category, Fresh Express added a new salad kit, French Blue Cheese, and three new offerings to its line of best-selling chopped salad kits: French Bistro, Smokehouse and Twisted Caesar Enchilada.

With international flavors continuing to trend, and growing consumer demand for convenience in the kitchen, the new Fresh Express products make it easier for consumers to enjoy flavors inspired by cuisine from around the world, right at home.

The Mushroom Council and The Culinary Institute of America recently launched “Mushrooms in the Plant-Forward Kitchen,” an educational video series spotlighting to chefs the many ways to incorporate mushrooms into globally-inspired, plant-forward cooking.

U.S. retail dollar sales of potatoes increased 16.8 percent for July 2022 to June 2023,  which closed with a strong quarter — April through June — that saw retail dollar sales growth of 14.5 percent compared to the same period last year. Dollar sales reached $16.9 billion for the 52-week period, the highest in five years. Although volume sales were down for the year (2.6 percent)  and the quarter (3.3 percent), they remain 2.5 percent above pre-pandemic levels.  

The International Blueberry Organization is set to unveil its 2023 Global State of the Blueberry Industry report. The release event will take place via a webinar hosted by editor Cort Brazelton and Colin Fain, who leads the team that produced the report. This live virtual event is set to take place on Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. GMT.