Retail

Zespri is taking its “Taste the Obsession” consumer campaign to a new level by offering consumers a chance to win a trip to New Zealand to visit its orchards and meet its passionate growers.
Convenience and an ever-expanding array of varieties keep consumers coming back for more.
High rates of food insecurity in rural areas represent a market opportunity for food suppliers, a new report says.
Equifruit, North America’s largest importer of Fairtrade-certified bananas, continues to work closely with its partners to drive sales and tonnage at the store level.
The Hass Avocado Board’s retail recap reported sales volume and retail dollar holiday sales reached 182.7 million units and $194.9 million during the second quarter.
The lineup, which launched Sept. 5, includes special packaging for tropical berries, Sweet and Spooky Ramboos, blood oranges, red dragon fruit, and loose “spikey” rambutan.
Stocked with value-added veggies, packaged salads and more, one Pennsylvania ShopRite has launched “Fresh to Table,” a store-within-a-store concept that offers fresh ingredients and meal solutions to grab and go.
Heritage Grocers Group, an Ontario, Calif.-based Hispanic food retailer, is expanding its Las Vegas footprint with a new Cardenas Markets location slated to open Dec. 6.
The contest challenges contestants to build a snowman out of Fresh Del Monte Produce and Mann Packing Co. fruits and vegetables, with a chance to win a prize.
The company said the new packaging, introduced to mark the start of the California citrus season, highlights its growing practices.
The versatile potato is one fresh produce commodity that consumers turn to when they are faced with grocery price inflation, The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey reveals.
Fulfilled by Misfits is a service for perishable brands to store, pack and deliver products nationwide through the company’s logistics platform.
Big Game celebrations serve as one example of how the country is helping meet U.S. demand for the fruit, says promotional agency ProColombia.
Hy-Vee has expanded its partnership with Instacart, integrating same-day delivery into its platforms via Instacart’s fulfillment-as-a-service, to enhancing the customer experience and meeting evolving needs.
Driscoll’s says the limited-availability packaging can be found at select retailers while supplies last.
The report from the Ontario Produce Marketing Association and Numerator shows Ontario consumer trends amid economic uncertainty, shedding light on spending patterns and sentiments.
Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop customers will gain access to an additional delivery option.
The new partnership brings online grocery delivery to Whole Foods Market customers in Canada for the first time.
The Fresh Market’s Mother’s Day offerings include pre-ordered meals online, featuring gourmet spreads, prime rib, brunch, roses, curated gifts and more.
The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer has released its third annual impact report, highlighting its 2023 corporate social responsibility initiatives centered around its purpose of connecting families for a better future.
The retailer says the awards recognize honorees’ commitment to quality, innovation, value and sustainability.
The four-week Latin flavors event invites customers to explore a range of Latin food and products in-store and online.
The move will expand the Grubhub Marketplace to include over 950 independent grocery stores nationwide.
Misfits Market’s latest expansion brings fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, poultry, bread and more to customers in as fast as 15 minutes on Gopuff.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based fourth-generation, family-owned greenhouse business said it plans to introduce a Dreamberry strawberry pack for Mother’s Day — with a twist on its WOW brand wordmark.
Side Delights says the Campbell’s 2024 “State of the Sides Report” highlights the regional flavor preferences that will drive consumer’s Thanksgiving shopping this year.
Avocado suppliers recently offered a look at innovative ingredients, creative recipes and consumer insights on this beloved dip.
The new blend is designed specifically for the Southern California market and available in 43 stores.
A partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will include a limited-edition “The Polar Express” themed navel orange carton with a digital movie at participating retailers.
Intensifying competition for e-grocery customers has turbocharged U.S. demand as both total and delivery monthly sales set record highs.
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