Everyone loves to shop local, right? Walking down the rows of fresh farmers' market produce, chatting with the vendors, maybe even getting a free sample or two, this is one of those simple weekend ...

Obtaining fruits and vegetables from local farmers can enhance a grocer’s reputation and revenues. But successfully operating an efficient local program takes tenacity and flexibility, analysts said. ...

In the produce section of the IGA grocery store in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, a TV monitor shows customers, in real time, the roof of the store and farmers harvesting cucumbers that within an hour will be ...