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Organic CEA-Grown Basil Arrives At ShopRites Ahead Of Labor Day

by Shelby Team September 4, 2026

The basil is produced in accordance with USDA National Organic Program standards and independently verified.

Grocery Store Equipment, National, News, Online Grocery Technology, Sustainability News

Hussmann Relaunches ‘Evolve’ Roadshow To Guide Retailers Through Refrigerant Transition

by Shelby Team September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Hussmann is relaunching its Evolve Experience Roadshow for 2026, bringing hands-on refrigeration training and regulatory guidance directly to retailers.

Sustainability News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Commits $1M To Nature Conservancy Projects

by Shelby Team August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

The funding will go toward projects restoring Florida’s Indian River Lagoon and South Carolina longleaf pine forest.

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Featured News, Corporate Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest, Sustainability News

Natural Grocers Marks Organic Month With Rodale Institute Fundraiser

by Shelby Team August 27, 2026

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will raise money for Rodale Institute‘s Farmer Training and Veteran Farmer Training programs through September, with a goal of $100,000 by Sept. 30. The fundraiser marks Organic Month at the retailer. Customers can contribute $1, $5 or $10 at checkout at Natural Grocers stores nationwide. The company will […]

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Sustainability News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast

Hannaford Gives $500K To Northeast Farmers Fund

by Shelby Team August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

An initiative of a Maine-based nonprofit, the program will promote regenerative practices in four states.

Produce News, News, Supply Chain News, Sustainability News

Avocado Certification Program Now Covers 90 Percent Of U.S.-Bound Mexican Exports

by Shelby Team August 18, 2026

The certification means the avocados do not come from orchards that have been deforested since 2018 or have unresolved environmental fines or administrative orders.