New Zealand fruit brings size, volume to summer market
Jun 22, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
Watch out North America, New Zealand fruit is coming with size, volume and promotions this summer.
Easy-peel demand spurs shift in summer import sources
Jun 07, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
The summer citrus deal has changed over the past decade, emphasizing trends the industry is seeing in domestic production.
Lemons, oranges, mandarins shine in summer promos
Jun 04, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
While the availability of variety citrus is spurring more options for retailers, the summer citrus deal is about to get a big ray of sunny, yellow supplies: long-awaited Argentinean lemons have started to arrive.
Could ‘best before’ removal by Tesco spur U.S. adoption?
May 25, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
When two-thirds of consumers don’t know how to pick a ripe peach, it’s not surprising that they also have a hard time telling when fruits and vegetables have passed their prime.
Whole Foods backs off mandatory GMO labeling
May 25, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
Whole Foods is pulling back on its plan to require GMO labeling for all foods in stores by September.
Consumers turned off by 'vegan' food labels, favor 'Farm Fresh'
May 25, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
Fresh is hot, vegan is not, according to a new study of consumer trends in the food and beverage industry.
The new retail question: Pick-up or delivery?
May 04, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — On a retail panel at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s convention on April 27, Jim Waites joked that he was a little before his time.
Dealing with the Dirty Dozen
Apr 16, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
Before I get to my point, I want to make this clear: I don’t agree with the Environmental Working Group’s “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce,” also known as the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15.”
Texas spring onion harvests ramp up
Apr 02, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
A cool, wet planting season pushed Texas onions a few weeks later than usual, but grower-shippers aren’t bothered by the delay.
Sweet corn gears up for big holidays, promotions
Mar 26, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
Sweet corn promotions generally start picking up the second week in April, with major peaks on the big four summer holidays — Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day.
Hometown favorite up for Viva Fresh Health award
Mar 23, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
With the Viva Fresh Expo April 5-7 deep in the heart of H-E-B country, picking a local favorite as the 2018 Viva Fresh Healthy Living Lifetime Achievement Award honoree only makes sense.
Keeping it fresh at Viva Fresh
Mar 22, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
Buyer speed meetings, innovation, enhanced networking opportunities and a little exercise added to the program help keep the 2018 Viva Fresh Expo from becoming “just another trade show” in a busy season of events.
Kohl’s + Aldi = perfect
Mar 12, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
My first reaction when I heard Kohl’s chose Aldi — ALDI — as a grocery option to help “right size” its footprint was something like, “Huh? Say what?”
SEPC keeps it lively with expo challenges, charity focus
Mar 02, 2018 by Pamela Riemenschneider
It wouldn’t be a Southern Exposure without a little fun and games.