Wendy McManus of Connect 2 Potential has a passion for supporting professional development in the produce industry. When she saw an opportunity to coach college students in the Southeast Produce Council’s Southeast Top Agricultural Recruits Scholarship program, she didn’t hesitate to step forward.

Naturipe is celebrating blueberries during the month of February. Its FeBLUEary campaign is now in its fifth consecutive year and highlights the first peak of imported blueberries for the 2022 season. 

Last year, FeBLUEary experienced a shift to adapt to the way consumers were buying their groceries. As consumers relied on e-commerce, Naturipe met consumers where they were by bringing the campaign to their favorite online grocery shopping platforms.

FreshEdge, a family of produce and specialty food companies, has launched a refreshed and expanded website. The company partnered with DMA Solutions.

The website creates opportunities for connecting with FreshEdge’s operating companies and engaging in what makes their family unique.

Whole Foods Market will open its new 64,737-square-foot San Francisco flagship store on Thursday, March 10. The store’s design nods to classic San Francisco with inspiration from the former Crystal Palace Market, the modern, industrial feel of the Tenderloin district and the iconic colors of the Golden Gate Bridge. The new location’s product assortment places an emphasis on local offerings from Northern California, featuring more than 3,700 local products throughout the store, all hand-picked by Patrick Wyman, Local Forager for Whole Foods Market’s Northern California Region.

I often sing the praises of artichokes being easy to prepare, fun to eat and a great ingredient in salads to desserts. However, today I want to make sure that you are aware of the superior nutrition benefits found in this edible flower bud! Immunity and nutrition is top of mind for many of now as we protect ourselves from cold and flu season (COVID too).

Fresh Express launched a newly refreshed website, designed to enhance the online experience and make it easier than ever for consumers to find, review and enjoy more than 320 delicious, nutritious and convenient recipes.