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Ranking of the top retail chains in the Chicago market remains virtually unchanged from a year ago, said Bill Bishop, chief architect at Brick Meets Click, a Barrington, Ill.-based consulting firm.

With the arrival of the holiday season coupled with the general trend toward more healthful eating, business among Chicago-area produce distributors seems to be thriving.

Chicago-based Agrow Fresh Produce Co. is introducing a new steam bag for petite potatoes, said Ed Romanelli, vice president of sales and marketing.

Bill Bishop, chief architect of Chicago-based retail consulting firm Brick Meets Click, describes the market as one with significant price competition.

Competing for online  grocery shoppers is a dominant trend for leading Chicago retailers.

Romaine will be back.

Chicago’s vibrant economy is fueling big demand for produce distributors.

New studies report local food continues to have a strong grip on U.S. consumers.

Catch up on the latest from produce companies involved in the fresh pineapple deal and featured in The Packer's Pineapple Marketing section.

Buoyed by consistent quality and convenience packs, per capita use of fresh pineapple continues to rise.

While many consumers might associate Hawaii with pineapples, virtually all of U.S. pineapple volume is supplied by imports.

Led by Costa Rica, pineapple supply in the first half of 2018 is expected to be plentiful, industry leaders said in late January.

Check out business updates from companies featured in The Packer's Chicago Know Your Market.

Produce retailers recognize the value of food grown close to home, and they have expanded their local offerings.

In 2016, Chicago produce distributors said the hometown Cubs’ first World Series victory in more than a century had caused a downward blip in their sales, as viewers stayed home, glued to their TV screens.

Business updates from companies featured in The Packer's Pineapple Marketing section.