A&P announced Tuesday that 30 local farms would provide seasonal produce to its A&P, Food Basics, Pathmark, Superfresh, The Food Emporium and Waldbaum’s banners. Farms in Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania will supply fruit such a...

Retailers have shifted into high gear to meet consumers’ ongoing demand for locally grown fruits and vegetables. As the public’s taste for everything local has continued strong, supermarkets are expanding their number of grower sources, earmar...

Meijer Inc.’s annual investments in local produce have grown to $100 million, according to the Grand Rapids, Mich., retailer. Within the six states that it operates, Meijer sources from 125 local growers, which is a 25% increase from the numbe...

Ahold’s Peapod announced Monday it would offer a Local Farm Box of seasonal produce similar to a community supported agriculture (CSA) program. The box will contain five produce items from local farms, which will vary based on the farmers’ har...

Wal-Mart Stores is stepping up presentation at its Neighborhood Market and Supercenters — particularly when it comes to fresh food. The company’s Neighborhood Market division last month opened a new store near corporate headquarters in Bentonv...

While average retail prices for most top fruit categories were down in the first quarter compared to last year and prices for all top vegetable categories were up, produce store sales were mixed, according to a new report from United Fresh. Th...