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According to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey, romas are the preferred tomato variety for 45% of consumers. Topline Farms Executive Vice President Max Mastronardi sees this as a major growth opportunity.

Topline Farms to bring ‘Roma Revolution’ to CPMA 2025

The Canadian greenhouse grower says it is rapidly expanding its acreage, becoming one of North America’s largest lit-crop roma growers.

The Packer Staff

Mar 26, 2025
Produce Retail , Canadian Produce Marketing Association , Tomatoes , Produce Products

Through the companies' collaboration, 1WorldSync becomes the primary provider of content syndication services for retailers powered by Mercatus.

Digital commerce partnership aims to deliver retail product data and content solutions

1WorldSync and Mercatus plan to address the benefits for suppliers and grocers in an April 2 webinar.

The Packer Staff

Mar 25, 2025
Produce Retail , Produce Tech

In its response to a lawsuit by Albertsons, Kroger alleges that while it worked to seek regulatory approval and close a proposed merger, Albertsons was engaged in a "secret and misguided campaign, together with C&S Wholesale Grocers, the divestiture buyer, to pursue its own regulatory strategy," which undermined its efforts.

Kroger brings counterclaims against Albertsons

The retailer seeks damages from Albertsons — which sued Kroger in December — as it alleges misconduct and material breaches of the companies' proposed merger agreement.

The Packer Staff

Mar 25, 2025
Produce Retail , Industry News , Legal

Kelly Hale, vice president of sales, marketing and supply chain for Highline Mushrooms.

How Highline Mushrooms plans to connect with new and younger consumers

Initiatives featuring clear packaging and social media engagement are part of a rebranding initiative to increase mushroom consumption and attract the next generation.

Jill Dutton

Mar 24, 2025
Industry News , Mushrooms , Packaging , Produce Retail

West Pak Avocado has expanded its bagged lineup of California avocados.

West Pak Avocado expands bagged lineup

The added bags are part of the company’s AVO360 program aimed at ensuring a year-round supply of fruit and offer personalized avocado experiences and customer-focused insights for retailers throughout the U.S., West Pak says.

The Packer Staff

Mar 24, 2025
Industry News , Produce Retail , Avocados

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