Natural Grocers has expanded its Natural Grocers Brand with 10 new varieties of Organic Frozen Vegetables. The new additions offer even more ways to enjoy premium quality with the same value-driven sourcing and standards that define the company's organic fresh produce department. The new products are available exclusively at Natural Grocers stores nationwide.

From farm to table, food carries with it an inevitable time clock.

This is especially true for fresh produce, though, even processed products have a shelf life of only so long.

These natural limits, combined with systemic inefficiencies and consumer demands for perfection, mean vast amounts of food never make it to the table.

In America, nearly one third of all food is lost or wasted as it makes its way from farm to plate, according to ReFED’s 2025 U.S. Food Waste Report.

JOH has hired Robert Backer as a produce business manager in the Mid-Atlantic region. He joins JOH with more than 30 years of experience in sales, merchandising and operations within the food industry. 

Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle, manufacturer of Dole-branded packaged salads, is making it easy for Americans to upgrade their holiday tables with one of its most popular family-sized salad kits.

Reflecting the trend of more Americans eating salad for Thanksgiving and Christmas, the produce leader is teaming with Instacart to offer special savings on its best-selling Dole Family-Size Ultimate Caesar Kit.

Canadian football fans looking to celebrate the CFL playoffs are invited to Peak of the Market’s booth at the Family Fun Zone during the Grey Cup Festival. Fans can compete in potato sack races, pick up a free mini football and meet Rosie the Red Potato — Peak of the Market’s friendly mascot. Fans can also collect one of two limited-edition player cards of Rosie, officially launching during the event, by participating in the races.

Walmart Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected John Furner to succeed Doug McMillon as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2026.  Furner was also elected to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. McMillon will retire Jan. 31 but remain on the board of directors until the next annual shareholders’ meeting and help ensure a smooth transition.