This year marks the 11th anniversary that FirstFruits Marketing has held its annual Take a Bite Out of Hunger program, which seeks to feed the underserved and call attention to food insecurity in the country. Data from the USDA show that 11.8 percent of all U.S. households are considered food-insecure. Furthermore, one out of six households with children reported food insecurity at a higher rate than those without children.

Every generation has unique shopping habit shaped by the defining cultural traits of the era they grew up in. While Baby Boomers first experienced the internet well into adulthood, Generation Z doesn’t know a world before Google. These factors are important to consider when deciding how to connect with younger audiences.

Naturipe Farms recently announced its inaugural Summer of Snacking campaign. The celebration aims to highlight the benefits of healthy snacking done right as consumers enter a busy summer season after a pandemic.

For the second year in a row, Publix has been named United Way’s No. 1 Global Corporate Leader. During the company’s most recent workplace campaign, Publix associates pledged $37.8 million to United Way with Publix Super Market Charities committing an additional $24.5 million, bringing the total contribution to $62.3 million.

Did you know that 38 percent of shoppers say they are more likely to shop at your store if you carry red dragon fruit, and 62 percent of shoppers say these bright-fleshed fruits are worth paying more for, compared to traditional white-fleshed dragon fruit? Straight from volcanic hills of Nicaragua, Frieda’s non-irradiated Fire Dragons red dragon fruit is in season and perfect to fire up summer displays.