EmpowerFresh executives featured its cloud-based software for managing fresh produce department operations at the March 25-26 Associated Wholesale Grocers' seventh annual Innovation Showcase.
Sponsor Stemilt Growers Inc. and Peirone Produce and its partner retailers in the Northwest ran an Apple Cup competition to increase apple sales in October.
Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers' Juici apple is enjoying brisk holiday demand in more than 3,000 stores, and the company expects to add another 740 retail carriers in January.
A shorter crop of California navel oranges was bringing higher prices compared with year-ago levels and expectations of firm pricing through the holiday season.
A homeless shelter, a culinary program for at-risk youth, an elementary school class, a radio station and an individual received Jazz and Envy apples as part of the #GivingTuesday campaign by Allan Bros. Fruit.
More consumers are going tropical in the fall and winter, with the National Mango Board reporting the fruit has seen a 50% rise in sales during that time in the past three years.
Chain stores are grabbing more share of the retail food market, but a new U.S. Department of Agriculture economic study says independent grocers still play an important role in the economy.
Whole Foods Market has promoted Christina Minardi to executive vice president of operations, and she will be among those leading the integration with Amazon.
It’s been 10 years since my editor called me up and asked me if I’d be comfortable shooting video of myself reviewing value-added produce in my kitchen.
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. expanded its reach in the Hispanic retail community with an investment in Garland, Texas-based El Rancho Supermercado.
Raley’s Fine Family of Stores, Sacramento, Calif., is the 2017 Amaize Sweet Corn Retailer of the Year, thanks to its support for the program and loyal customer following.
Without notice to customers preparing for their Thanksgiving shopping, Louisville, Colo.-based grocery delivery Door to Door Organics closed operations, effective immediately.
As the U.S. retail scene continues to evolve, avocados are turning up in a plethora of new places — from mainstream mass marketers to the internet and beyond.
Staff writer Ashley Nickle recaps the top stories of the week of Nov. 13, including Nielsen's take on opportunities for branding produce, big gains in online sales for Wal-Mart and Target, and our coverage of BrandStorm.
As avocado volume from Mexico increases, Avocados From Mexico has released a short film and scheduled a full lineup of seasonal programs “to engage shoppers and create avocado fans.”
Marketers say it’s important for retailers to promote product at retail as “Fresh from Chile” as millennials are driving sales and they are conscious of where their food comes from.