Navigating an economic slowdown and high inflation is tricky business. According to The Wall Street Journal, for Karns Foods, a family-run grocer in Mechanicsburg, PA, that means revising what it puts on the shelves — stocking smaller and less expensive items — among other things.

Scott Karns, CEO of the 10-store chain, said the company is also comparing prices with those of its competitors much more often than in the past.

KeHE Distributors will unveil the expansion of its Aurora, CO, distribution center on Aug. 31.  

Recent studies released by John Pezzuto and his team from Western New England University show “astonishing” effects of grape consumption and “remarkable” impacts on health and on lifespans of mice.

With the start of the school year just around the corner, the launch of Nature Fresh Farms Snack Supplies is an ideal solution for busy parents who want to fuel their families with convenient, nutritious snacks to get them through the day.

“We wanted to bring something to market that was a fun, high flavor alternative to traditional sugary snacks, that kids and parents could be excited about,” said Jane Rhyno, vice president of marketing and category development for Nature Fresh Farms.

The U.S. Apple Association’s NextGen fellows kicked off a silent auction to benefit USApple’s school nutrition grant program, Apples4Ed. The silent auction, open to everyone, is at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/usappleauction/items/ or via the Givi app on mobile devices (you must first register on the auction site). The auction runs through Aug. 18, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Apples4Ed school grants.

Fresh Express has kicked off the second annual Fresh On the Go promotion to celebrate its on-the-go-friendly products that help keep consumers fueled throughout the day.