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Because fresh produce lacks long-term storage and futures hedging, retail buyers must ditch rigid sourcing calendars and build flexible supplier partnerships to navigate constant market shocks.
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Kroger and Hy-Vee are leveraging point-of-sale incentives and health-focused campaigns to drive consumer wellness, offering everything from fresh produce discounts and virtual dietitian access to heart-health fundraising at checkout.
The partnership brings automated defect detection and consistent, data-driven quality standards to Wish Farms’ berry operations.
Even if a store doesn’t have a healthy budget for new merchandising tools, a specialist can still go big by making more out of the resources on hand, says columnist Armand Lobato.
The carrot snack packs, which will launch in phases through August 2027 will feature characters from Paw Patrol, Bluey, Frozen and Shrek to capture children’s attention and spark parent purchases.
By lowering barriers to entry and pairing first-time exhibitors with veteran mentors, the International Fresh Produce Association seeks to help business solutions providers maximize ROI at the Global Produce and Floral Show.
Maria Howarth and Kyle Palmer will work directly with retail, foodservice and wholesale partners to drive collaboration and promote the use of shelf-life extension technology.
A survey of growers at the Great Lakes Tek Flex show rising labor costs drive tree fruit and vegetable farmers toward autonomous tools, but high prices and financial risk push many to rely on independent research before buying.
The International Fresh Produce Association points to next steps in detection and traceability.
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