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Shoppers are making decisions based on what they read rather than what they can touch, said Ray Connelly, vice president of supplier strategy at Los Gatos, Calif.-based Procurant.

There’s the artistry of produce merchandising, and then there’s everything else.

Holidays are slam dunks for social media posts. For the fresh produce industry, tweaking a post this way is obvious, easy and timely — especially for Valentine’s Day.

Listen to our Tip of the Iceberg Podcast Episode 73, watch the video interview or read it here to find out why Albertsons Cos. will use Afresh’s AI-powered ordering and inventory platform.

Consumers want more of everything: More functional health benefits and more flavor explosions on their tongues.

Mike Mauti of Execulytics recommends two strategies to help retail buyers and suppliers maneuver through today’s challenges: Focus more on domestic programs and plan much more in advance for import programs.

Soaring prices: It’s on pretty much every produce person’s mind. Retailers have more tools than ever to handle it. Read the article and for more, listen to Episode 75 of the Tip of the Iceberg Podcast.

When I stroll into my neighborhood grocery store with my toddler, my favorite clerk’s brown eyes light up.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based food solutions company SpartanNash is donating more than $1 million worth of critical food and supplies to Ukrainians amid the country’s recent invasion and attacks by Russia.

It’s common wisdom that understanding the past helps make better decisions for tomorrow, an axiom forming the foundation of the 2022 Produce Almanac.