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Mother's Day and Derby Time A Fresh Department Double-Header

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Spring into Sales: Stocking Up Your Produce Department for Easter & Passover

Spring is in the air, and that means two major holidays are on the horizon: Easter and Passover. Both of these celebrations bring families together...

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Empower Fresh Heading to ROFDA Spring Conference in Tucson, AZ!

Get ready, Arizona! Empower Fresh is excited to announce that we'll be heading to the beautiful Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson for the ROFDA...

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Sunshine on Your Shelves: Celebrate the New Florida Crops!

The days are getting longer, the air is warming up, and that means one thing in the produce world: the arrival of the new Florida crop! This season,...

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Vegas, Baby! NGA Show 2025 Recap

The Empower Fresh team recently had a fantastic trip to Las Vegas for the NGA Show. The insights and connections made will be fueling our mission to...

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March Munchies: Score Big with Produce Promotions

Hey there, fellow produce fanatics! Jesse Himango here, COO of Empower Fresh and your friendly neighborhood produce consultant. College basketball...

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A New "Out of this World" Flavor Favorite

Retailers and consumers around the country are getting excited about a new apple that is "out of this world.:

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'Tis the Season to be...Prepared! Your Holiday Produce Playbook

The holidays are upon us, which means one thing for independent grocers: it's crunch time in the produce department! But don't let the holiday rush...

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ROFDA '24 Recap: The Future of Fresh is Here, and It's AI-Powered

The recent ROFDA conference was a whirlwind of insights, connections, and a powerful reminder of the incredible community supporting independent...

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Robert Austin Named New CEO and President of Empower Fresh

Empower Fresh enters 2025 with new leadership, significant growth plans, and the same vision: help as many independent retailers as possible.

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