Retail
These are the most common uses of fresh potatoes, as reported by consumers in The Packer’s 2024 Fresh Trends survey.
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.
Potatoes are a strong performer in the holiday season because they are a big part of family celebrations, says the commission’s Ross Johnson.
The brand’s largest integrated campaign in five years features humorous commercials with parent-kid standoffs over Halos mandarins.
A Food Systems for the Future Institute report focuses on increasing grocery retail success and ensuring the affordability, availability and accessibility of nutritious food.
Based on user engagement and search trends, a Pinterest report says Gen Z and millennials will infuse cherries into their makeup, menus and mood boards.
A bestselling author suggests list of foods as a nutritious alternative to traditional gifts and holiday meals.
The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association has been promoting potatoes health benefits, versatility and affordability.
While the grocer’s Brooklyn store has the second-smallest footprint of any Wegmans, it is consistently in the top 10 for produce sales.
Despite lower production in some states, the USDA reported shipping point prices for potatoes were similar to a year ago in late November.
California Walnuts continued its sponsorship of the Sacramento Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” and teamed with Nugget Markets for a two-month Nutcracker-themed promotion.
The company said it will supply its living butter lettuce to 13 of the retailer’s distribution centers.
Oishii berries now available at 31 stores in the Tristate area.
With a projected Honeycrisp shortfall, retailers have a good opportunity to diversify offerings, said Joel Hewitt, CMI Orchards vice president of sales.
The discount grocer recaps highlights, best-selling products and shopper trends from 2024.
Shoppers are seeking ways to simplify holiday meals without sacrificing traditions that make them special, according to a Wegmans survey.
Retail ads for potatoes trailed only apples for conventional produce the week of Nov. 29, says the USDA National Retail Report.
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.
Heart Health Month and National Sweet Potato Month present an opportunity to drive consumer engagement and sales with heart-smart choices like sweetpotatoes, the brand says.
The USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service noted that red seedless grapes, gala apples, avocados and navel oranges all saw a significant price increase.
Mission Produce’s latest AvoIntel report offers insights on what’s driving category growth.
Big Y Foods has recognized for outstanding support of the mango industry, driving increased consumer demand.
Grocery brand mascots — including icons from past Super Bowl commercials — unite to show how Instacart takes care of groceries so people can savor family time.
The screenings and additional events will be held throughout American Heart Month to support customers’ wellness journeys.
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 company also is supporting its seedless lemons with an integrated marketing campaign that includes digital video, social media and influencer partnerships.
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.