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.
Sunions®, America’s first tearless and sweet onion, are hitting retail shelves this week. Decades of research and a tightly controlled testing protocol are to thank for these game-changing onions.
The Packer’s Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss the key topics of the week, from election fallout and implications for produce to the latest from New York to great columns from longtime retail executives.
U.S. apple sales and volume in October were off a beat from a year ago, and Stemilt Growers says one way to counter that is to promote multiple varieties in a range of pack options.
See ya, sweatpants, Zoom calls and stock-up trips to the grocery store.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Starr Ranch Growers is planning holiday promotions that feature apple-centric baked goods recipes, blog posts and more designed to encourage holiday baking.
A new consumer research study commissioned by the Ontario Produce Marketing Association reveals 44% of shoppers changed their produce shopping behavior during the pandemic in a variety of ways.
Providence, R.I.-based United Natural Foods has committed to setting emissions reduction targets for its operations and its supply chain in an effort to combat climate change.
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has a new membership program that includes use of delivery and express pickup services plus exclusive deals and other benefits.
Salinas, Calif.-based D’Arrigo California has released a holiday e-book with more than a dozen broccoli rabe recipes for families to make this season.
Avocados saw a resurgence in early May, according to the Hass Avocado Board’s latest report on sales during the pandemic.
Consumers will flock to stores for Northwest cherries, and they will have plenty of choices, marketers say.
From recognizing the importance of small moments of fun to donating services to help consumers, companies are finding ways to respond in the crisis.
The United Fresh Produce Association will be presenting the data from its latest FreshFacts on Retail report, covering the first quarter of 2020, with a web seminar.
Yakima, Wash.-based Domex Superfresh Growers has introduced Super Cherry, a jumbo cherry label.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has a new board of directors for 2020-21.
The United Fresh Produce Association is offering a leadership program with Cornell University at the United Fresh LIVE! online event.
Rockit apples, known for their small size, are now available year-round from Chelan Fresh.
The Giumarra Cos., Los Angeles, is introducing three premium nectarines under its DulceVida brand.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation plans to debut in mid-June a campaign called Celebrate The Roots Of Our Food: Farmers & Growers Salute.
Pineapple grower-importer Chestnut Hill Farms is partnering with Fresh Fruit, a Dominican Republic exporter, to provide organic fair-trade bananas to East Coast and Gulf Coast states.
Five produce managers being recognized this year by United as some of the best in the nation listed partnerships, marketing investment and sampling as key factors in successful new product launches.
Fresh Express has recalled Southwest Chopped Salads Kits from 11 states because of allergens that are not identified on list of ingredients.
The award recipient each year is featured on the cover of our magazine — now PMG, formerly Produce Retailer — and recognized in a ceremony at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.
Retail fresh produce sales for the week ending June 28 rose at the lowest growth rate since April 19, according to research firm IRI scan data.
A new Washington organic blueberry company is marketing its first fresh crop.
June online grocery sales jumped 9% compared with May, according to a survey from Brick Meets Click/Mercatus.
The expansion of Lidl discount grocery stores into New York’s Long Island market spurred price-cutting by up to 15% from other retailers, a new study reports.
Well-Pict Berries, Watsonville, Calif., is offering a free digital retail kit to retailers to help them boost online berry sales.
Tops Friendly Markets has moved away from foam produce trays and has switched to a local supplier of greenhouse-grown tomatoes as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the company’s environmental impact.
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