The Hot Plate, Tag’s Food and Beverage Center of Excellence for brands and agencies, has released its 2024 Flavor & Trends Forecast, and spicy is front and center.

Looking ahead to fall, retailers will need to keep a close on a seasonal favorite that may be due for a reexamination, said Mike Kostyo, vice president of Menu Matters.

The couple’s business supports local farmers and reduces food waste by taking in vegetables that would be deemed “seconds” due to odd shapes and blemishes.

Astra said a large mango processer in the US bought the Astra KA-730 mango peeler and, within a few months, had purchased several more units.

Placon’s Crystal Seal Cravings line won a 2024 WorldStar award in the Packaging Materials and Components category.

Fresh Del Monte’s fresh-cut fruit lineup has undergone several “notable enhancements” in recent years, the company said.

Inline Plastics worked with independent auditor SCS Global Services to certify its use of post-consumer content.

Walmart is on the verge of upgrading its delivery program to track consumer shopping and consumption habits with AI to automatically restock items without customers visiting a store.

This educational resource aims to help businesses navigate key considerations when selecting the best sustainable packaging solution for their food products.

More and more retailers are turning to commissaries, central kitchens and other offsite facilities to supply their fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.