Retail
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association offered a retail tour that included a visit to Loblaws City Market in downtown Vancouver, where co-owner Dave Sherwood led a group through the 41,000-square-foot store.
With an emphasis on local produce, the specialty supermarket — boasting 15 stores in New York and one in New Jersey — sources the majority of its produce from Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, N.Y.
The top 5 list features classic mushroom soup to new takes on lasagna and crab cakes.
The custom-designed 10-pound cartons and packaging marks the year of the snake and can hold navel or cara cara oranges or pummelos.
The company also recently launched a seasonal Micro Broccoli product to be featured in select Costco locations during January’s Healthy Habits month.
Mushrooms’ culinary versatility gives retailers opportunities to capitalize on consumer trends driving consumption.
A survey shows significant growth in monthly active users across all segments set a record high of 77.8 million households, fueling sales growth.
Industry experts share insights on maximizing avocado sales, such as empowering shoppers with ripening tips, recipes and pairing ideas.
The fruit’s unique shape and seasonal availability make it an eye-catching addition to grocery promotions and holiday menus, the company says.
The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based grocer has tripled its home delivery range, offering home delivery to customers up to 60 minutes from Meijer stores.
As Peru nears the end of its peak asparagus season, the Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association is forecasting ample asparagus supply for the holiday period with a strong finish to the season.
Kroger’s retail data science, insights and media company says today’s consumers seek both protein-rich healthful foods and convenience.
Retailers can educate consumers about mushrooms’ versatility and health benefits, using creative strategies for marketing.
The controlled environment agriculture grower says it will deliver free salad kits for Quitter’s Day, when most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions.
Hy-Vee ID provides insights into unique audience segments, enabling precise targeting for marketing campaigns, the company says.
Mollie’s Rewards offers customers up to 3% back in rewards dollars based on monthly purchases.
The brand says it is providing date boxes to meet demand and resources to help drive sales.
Little Leaf Farms has partnered with influencer The Fitness Marshall to call on consumers to show off their best “salad shake” for a chance to win $10,000.
The company also is supporting its seedless lemons with an integrated marketing campaign that includes digital video, social media and influencer partnerships.
Domex Superfresh Growers said data from national retailers also show the apples garner favor among affluent, career-orientated consumers.
The “A Burst of Energy and Flavor” campaign touts the combination of Cherubs snacking tomatoes with Barilla Protein+ pasta to offer nutritious meals for families.
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 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 national marketing campaign promotes the benefits of its seedless lemons for ease of use.
The consumer goods and food delivery company will deliver special limited-edition boxes with six Sumo citrus in New York and Los Angeles.
The Hass Avocado Board’s recently released third-quarter retail recap highlights that Labor Day avocado sales reached four-year highs in 2024.
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.
The grocery app is now available in three more stores for the organic grocer, which as 16 locations in seven states.
The specialty retailer plans to open more than seven stores and hire over 650 team members throughout the state.