Rä Foods LLC Wild About Sprouts has seen continued retail growth, with expansion into additional Kroger divisions across the country as well as introduction into Meijer stores.  The company has also created new, bright, eye-catching packaging labels that clearly highlight each variety option that attracts attention to the packaging on the shelf and also to the entire category section.

Shuman Farms, located in Reidsville, GA, is a year-round grower, packer, and shipper of premium sweet onions from Vidalia, Peru, and Texas.

Being situated in Tattnall County, the company is in the heart of the Vidalia onion growing region, where the sandy soil and unique climate, including mild, short winters, contribute to the Vidalia onion’s mild, sweet flavor.

Since partnering together just shy of two years ago, Tops and Canadian-based Flashfood have already made a remarkable impact on the environment. In this short period of time Tops shoppers, which include over 6,500 customers, have helped Flashfood divert nearly half a million pounds of food from landfills.

Fresh Express announced a new consumer social media awareness campaign and revitalized sustainability initiative in recognition of Earth Day 2022.

Richard George Papen of Papen Farms Inc. and a pillar of the farming community, died unexpectedly on April 16.  He was 84.

Mr. Papen was president of the Council of Farm Organizations and a director of the Delaware State Farm Bureau, a member of the Vegetable Growers Association, United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association, the Governor’s Council on Agriculture, the FFA and numerous other agricultural related organizations. 

MULTIVAC is launching its W 500 as a universal flowpacking solution, which offers a high level of flexibility for packing a wide range of food products. The new flowpacker, which is designed for a wide spectrum of applications and products, supports the use of sustainable films and paper-based materials. Many types of fruit and vegetables can be packaged securely in pillow packs with very efficient material usage.