Most shoppers see the practice of reducing a food product’s quantity or size while keeping the same price as common, but doing so could cause consumer resentment, according to a recent Purdue University report.
Forecast orchard gate returns have increased for all categories other than RubyRed kiwifruit at a per-tray level, according to the company’s November forecast for the 2024-25 season.
Two new programs are designed to help specialty crop growers gain access to processing facilities following a natural disaster and expand market opportunities.
Shawn Munsell, chief financial officer for the Santa, Paula, Calif.-based grower-shipper, will depart for a new opportunity and James Snyder will return to the company to fill the role.
The new benefit for Instacart+ members comes in response to consumer habits during the holidays, such as seeking last-minute gifts, decorations or an item or two for baking, the company says.
