Retail
Cosmic Crisp, Pink Lady and other varieties offer retailers opportunities to capture premium dollars while satisfying consumer demand.
Avocados, mangoes, sweetpotatoes and more are set to star in Super Bowl gatherings.
2025 Aldi Price Leadership Report reveals Aldi can save families nearly $4,000 on their annual grocery bills while contributing $14 billion to the U.S. economy.
The avocado brand invites fans to call the first-ever digital celebrity avatar in the produce world, Gronk AI, on the Guacline for Big Game tips and recipes.
Three winners will receive full-size Victrola jukeboxes, with limited-edition sock sets awarded to all entrants.
The grocery retailers have been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, which certifies organizations based on results of its HR Best Practices Survey.
Data experts forecast key trends, including bold flavors, functional health benefits, convenient packaging and a shift from ultra-processed foods.
The grower collective is offering $5,000 in prizes for its Comin’ In Hot merchandising display contest, as well as a free kit to help retailers.
Retailers can use the early-season momentum of Cosmic Crisp and Pink Lady to continue boosting apple category volume and sales, the company says.
Smileys, a naturally tearless and sweet onion, will be featured at the Onions 52 booth at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure.
The program includes three signature nectarine brands that will be shipped in single-layer Euro cartons.
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, Festival Foods, Marc’s and Woodman’s Food Markets have joined the DoorDash Marketplace.
The kiwifruit marketer says the achievement reflects growing global demand with household penetration.
Swiftly says its in-app video ads provide regional and independent grocers with a tool to engage this demongraphic while offering fresh produce brands a new way to connect with shoppers.
The new campaign emphasizes fresh produce as the focus for creating simple yet healthy meal options.
The retailer says its new look will embrace its legacy and its evolution as a company.
The brand says it is providing date boxes to meet demand and resources to help drive sales.
The specialty retailer plans to open more than seven stores and hire over 650 team members throughout the state.
Overall volume sales for fresh potatoes increased, while dollar sales declined, according to a report from Potatoes USA.
Director of Produce and Floral Merchandising Dennis Payne takes The Packer on a tour of a new concept store in South Florida.
California Giant Berry Farms says its Giant Blueberries are available in good volume from March through August, with peak availability in April and May.
A survey report from Everseen shows 98% of retailers plan full artificial intelligence deployment by 2027, while consumers emphasize the need for greater transparency of AI use.
This partnership addresses the growing demand in the independent grocery sector for flexible, scalable self-checkout systems that seamlessly integrate with next-generation POS systems, the company says.
The Oklahoma-based grocer is deploying Local Express’ Made-to-Order omnichannel solution at its 36 Homeland and 11 United stores to modernize prepared foods, catering and foodservice operations.
Supporting its Zero Hunger, Zero Waste impact plan, the grocer says it hopes the ad spot inspires viewers to get involved in the mission to end childhood hunger.
The national marketing campaign promotes the benefits of its seedless lemons for ease of use.
The grower-packer-shipper says it anticipates good volume through April for the fruit, known for its reddish magenta internal color and berry-like flavor.
The consumer goods and food delivery company will deliver special limited-edition boxes with six Sumo citrus in New York and Los Angeles.
Tom Cingari Jr., vice president of produce, floral and e-commerce for Cingari Family Markets, highlights emerging produce trends including produce-centric snacking, hyperlocal sourcing and the rise of functional and medicinal fruits and vegetables.
The new stores will open through a combination of organic growth and converting select Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores to the Aldi format.