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The Climate Mayors are recognizing the critical role of farm-to-school programs in advancing food security, supporting local economies, addressing climate change and improving the quality of school meals for millions of children.

Officials tout progress of farm-to-school initiatives

California, in partnership with USDA and the Climate Mayors network, seeks to ensure students have access to school meals made with locally sourced ingredients.

Jill Dutton

Dec 24, 2024
Schools , Nutrition , California , Local Food , Foodservice

At the core of World Fresh Market's mission is a commitment to diversity, not just in the products on its shelves but also in its sourcing strategies.

World Fresh Market Enhances Kansas City's Grocery Scene

World Fresh Market aims to serve Kansas City's diverse communities by providing a wide variety of ethnic produce and products. With a commitment to local and international sourcing, the supermarket supports regional farmers while catering to the needs of various cultural groups.

Jill Dutton

Sep 30, 2024
Awards , Local Food

Offering customers New York-grown produce is essential for Tops Friendly Markets, says Brandon Bentley, category manager for produce for the Williamsville, N.Y.-based company.

Retailers tap into local food movement when sourcing New York produce

Retailers, growers and associations share how the growing season is progressing, future promotions and what makes New York-grown produce so special.

Christina Herrick

Jul 24, 2024
New York , Local Food , Apples , Onions

With consumer demand for locally grown products on the rise, Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw Cos. is set to introduce a new Small Supplier Program that it says will provide additional support and resources to more than a thousand existing Canadian growers, bakers, vintners and local product creators.

Loblaw to launch Small Supplier Program

Canadian Produce Marketing Association President Ron Lemaire says the new Loblaw program can be a "catalyst" to the success of small fresh fruit and vegetable businesses.

Jennifer Strailey

Nov 14, 2023
Local Food , Produce Retail

Stores grow mushrooms on-site with Smallhold ‘minifarms’

Tom Burfield

Dec 30, 2022
Mushrooms , Produce Retail , Local Food

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