Don Ed Holmes sold 50-pound sacks of jumbo yellow onions for $30 each last week. “That’s the best market I can remember at this time of year for a long time. The last time it was this high was 2007,” said the owner of The Onion House, which is headquartered in Weslaco, TX.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board examined factors that affect watermelon demand and detailed its multi-pronged effort to help drive consumption during a session held last month at the 107th annual National Watermelon Association convention in Nashville, TN.

As a service to the industry, the NWPB will rehash the in-person presentation during a webinar, to be held March 22.

Now through the end of March, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians will host events focused on learning about nutrition and helping customers eat healthier on a budget. Events will include virtual cooking and nutrition classes, as well as free virtual on-demand store tours. Hy-Vee is also celebrating National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day today.  

WP Rawl announced its official partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success Program this past week. The PAYs program is a partnership between the U.S. Army and companies that help provide America’s youth with an opportunity to serve their country while also preparing them for future employment.

As a company, WP Rawl is passionate about getting involved with the military community and is committed to supporting veterans.

More than 200 produce industry professionals celebrated the ongoing impact of Healthy Family Project’s cause marketing programs at the annual Healthy Family Project reception at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure.

Several produce items are beginning to be available with more suitable pricing for ad promotions. Whatever you choose, make sure to display the items aggressively so shoppers will easily be drawn to the displays.