Big Y will be paying additional holiday bonuses to front line and distribution center associates, including full-time, part-time and casual employees. The company said this holiday bonus is part of its ongoing recognition and appreciation for the efforts and sacrifices of employees, which was instituted last March.

The U.S. House and Senate reached agreement on a $908 billion COVID-19 stimulus package that will bring a desperately needed financial infusion into the U.S. fresh produce and floral industries. While the President initially indicated he would sign it, yesterday he criticized the coronavirus relief deal and called for changes.

Hess Brothers Fruit Co. partners with exceptional growers in the Eastern United States to ensure that a great eating experience happens for every consumer, regardless of which apple variety they choose.

Okanagan Specialty Fruits, developer and grower behind the Arctic apple, has announced the launch of its new, individually sized two-ounce package.

In addition to the new, more conveniently sized package, OSF is introducing a new cut available only in the two-ounce size. Half-wedges or chunks have been added to the lineup. Both the slices and chunks are perfect additions for school lunches and other food service operations. The two-ounce packages are available in 100-count cases. Both Arctic Golden and Arctic Granny varieties will be offered.

The New York Apple Association wrapped up 2020 with a baking-themed consumer sweepstakes that generated more than 100,000 entries. 

In the last month, Food Lion Feeds has helped to provide the equivalent of more than 4.5 million meals, in partnership with its customers, as part of its annual “Holidays Without Hunger” campaign. Through the campaign, customers purchased nearly 790,000 specially-marked, prepacked "Holidays Without Hunger" food boxes for $5, which were then donated to local feeding organizations near each of Food Lion’s more than 1,000 stores.