Retail
The Packer’s annual consumer survey takes a deep dive into commodities, exploring shopper habits, preferences and more to offer actionable insights that grow businesses.
Canada’s retail market is mature, consolidated and full of demand for produce, according to a USDA analysis of the country’s retail market.
From the moment shoppers enter the 87,500-square-foot Astor Place Wegmans — the Rochester, N.Y.-based grocer’s newest store — the fresh produce storytelling begins.
The awards highlight exceptional sales, leadership and community service. FMI also will hold a People’s Pick competition, opening April 29, and an award ceremony May 9.
The development will offer grocery delivery from ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace and more, with exclusive discounts and DashPass benefits.
Wakefern Food Corp.'s supermarket banners, including ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market, are hosting hiring fairs on April 27 across several states.
Shuman Farms inaugurates the Vidalia onion season with the first shipment from Cobbtown, Ga., partnering with Food Lion and Royal Food Service for widespread distribution across the U.S. and Canada.
The International Fresh Produce Association says The Floral Conference in Miami will offer an interactive experience into the future of floral and how participants can leverage research to drive change and prosperity.
Kroger has been included in the 2024 Axios Harris Poll 100, an annual ranking of the reputations of the most visible companies in the U.S.
At 33%, the rate of consumer-reported blackberry purchases in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey is up from survey results of recent years.
Albertsons Cos., with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, is celebrating 10 years and $297 million raised for its Nourishing Neighbors charitable program dedicated to fighting hunger.
The Idaho Potato Commission has named the grand prize winners of the 33rd annual 2024 Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest. All participants received barbecue toolkits, with winners receiving cash prizes.
Of those surveyed in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024, 37.3% reported buying cabbage in the past year. See how that compares to the 2023 and 2022 surveys and which consumers most frequently said they bought cabbage.
With bold flavors and high eye-appeal in-store, retailers can build a premium apple program around this ruby red, juicy, sweet and tangy apple with an explosive, loud crunch, says Honeybear Brands.
‘The Super-Est Market’ brand campaign reintroduces Lidl US as a value grocer.
A new report from Zilliant highlights strong interest in transparency and personalized pricing.
Three consecutive months of year-over-year e-grocery sales growth show the impact of recent subscription/membership promotions.
Mission Produce’s AvoIntel report analyzed data from six months of a national retailer’s participation in the program, tracking household penetration and purchase frequency compared to its nonripe divisions.
The annual Fan Favorites survey reveals 13 Aldi items spotlighted in shopper voting nationwide.
During a November webinar, Circana provided 2024 trends data for fresh — including produce — with insights into multicultural consumers and a focus on value-driven shoppers.
Aldi’s Charcuterie Chalet in Chicago will offer a festive showcase of affordable holiday hosting ideas, featuring fresh produce, charcuterie creations and interactive experiences for guests.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 revealed that 26% of consumers said they purchased mangoes in the past year.
Avocados are a hit at retail, ranking first among items shoppers said they bought in the past 12 months that they didn’t buy previously, according to The Packer’s 2018 Fresh Trends.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey showed that watermelon remains popular among shoppers. See how that looks across various consumer segments.
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.
Seven items for the holiday spread dropped in price this year, such as sweetpotatoes and a vegetable tray of carrots and celery, according to the annual American Farm Bureau Federation Thanksgiving dinner survey.
A National Watermelon Promotion Board shopper segmentation study shows that over 3 million new U.S. households purchased watermelon in 2024.
The Pasadena, Calif.-based company has launched a new marketing campaign for mandarin brand Cuties designed to drive shoppers to stores.
New partnerships with Fresh Encounter, Fruitful Yield, Plum Market, Robért Fresh Market and Stew Leonard’s unlock even more local selections for consumers.
The packaging features paperboard while offering 360 degrees of product visibility through the see-through base and side windows.
For 2023, the USDA reported that 35.2% of the U.S. fresh vegetable supply was provided by imports, down from 35.4% accounted for by imports in 2022 but up from the 32% import share in 2018.
KeHE Distributors says five primary macro trends underscore the importance of consumer preference for high-quality ingredients for a healthy lifestyle.
Bard Valley Natural Delights says medjool dates surge in popularity during the holiday season, driven by their versatility in festive recipes and traditions.