Produce retail
A joint warning from the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, USDA and other federal agencies caution that a successful cyber exploit could alter temperatures, potentially causing fires, inventory loss and equipment damage.
DoorDash’s 2026 SNAP report reveals that expanding online SNAP/EBT delivery connects 98% of benefit recipients in food deserts to fresh groceries, helping millions stretch tight household budgets, save time and improve daily nutrition.
As consumers adapt to elevated shelf prices by “spending by exception,” NIQ’s Nicole Collida shares insights on how produce brands and grocers can capture basket share through multi-dimensional value and health-focused positioning.
From high-margin specialty items like tamale kits and exotic fruit boards to secondary walnut displays and aggressive fall price cuts, produce marketers and grocers are positioning fresh produce at the center of holiday entertaining.
From Screen to Shelf: How the Mushroom Industry Is Mobilizing to Win the Next Generation of Shoppers
By leveraging viral social campaigns, smarter cross-merchandising, dual-pack sizing and modernized farming technology, the industry is aligning from screen to shelf to drive long-term category growth among younger consumers.
As families re-establish hectic autumn routines, leading produce brands and grocers are capturing market share by targeting parents with problem-solving convenience, budget-friendly flexibility, purpose-driven messaging and early habit formation.
New products, more roasting events and an assortment of Hatch favorites help retailers make the most of the season.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and city officials have unveiled a $70 million initiative to open five municipal grocery stores — offering a predictable 30% discount on everyday essentials, including fresh produce, meat and pantry staples, to save New Yorkers an estimated $1,000 annually.
Driven by consumer demands for authentic global flavor profiles and clean-label nutrition, leading refrigerated dip and dressing brands are partnering with retailers to transform the category into an indispensable everyday meal solution.
At The Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum, venture capitalists revealed three macro trends that are positioning the retail produce department as the ultimate destination for data-driven, wellness-focused consumers.
The company celebrated a milestone in its Nourishing Our Neighborhoods initiative by gifting the van to the San Antonio Food Bank, packed with fresh groceries to support families across southwest Texas.
The Allentown, Pa., Giant stores have become the first grocers in the region to earn Blue Zones Project Approved status, implementing evidence-based wellness initiatives to make healthy, plant-forward shopping choices easier for the community.
By shifting from late-day, expiration-driven discounts to proactive, morning markdowns fueled by real-time sell-through data, U.S. grocery retailers can transform avoidable produce shrink into a powerful lever for both financial discipline and environmental sustainability.
This webinar series, which is designed for new members, will provide a candid off-the-record discussion with retail and foodservice leaders.
According to PRS In Vivo Sensory Room lab research, frustration-free packaging is more than just a nice perk because it gives a competitive edge to brands that support neurodivergent shoppers, making life easier for all shoppers as a result.
New research shows produce maintaining volume strength in a tighter food economy, even as GLP-1 usage, declining calorie intake and generational differences reshape how consumers define and shop for health.
It’s the second year of SnackNation’s Insight Award for snacks, and a Wonderful Pistachios Product – No Shells Honey Roasted – received the honor for the Best Nut or Trail Mix from an established brand.
John Anderson, chairman, president and CEO of Vancouver, British Columbia-based The Oppenheimer Group, was honored among Canada’s Most Admired CEOs at a gala event March 1 in Toronto.
Who is the man behind PMG’s 2023 Produce Retailer of the Year Award? Find out in this raw, uncut interview on the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast.
The Viva Fresh Innovation Showcase finalists feature products across the spectrum of the fresh produce industry.
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research awarded a $540,000 Seeding Solutions Grant to Cornell University to develop a way to convert nutritious agricultural waste into snack foods.
MONTREAL — The Canadian Produce Marketing Association brought Bernadette Hamel back from a retirement trip to Florida to honor her with the CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award.
MONTREAL — Les Mallard, vice president of sales for Fyffes North America and past chair of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, is The Packer’s Canadian Produce Person of the Year.
The United Fresh Produce Association has chosen the chefs and foodservice professionals to be honored through the United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Program.
The United Fresh Produce Association has chosen the five industry members who will be recognized for their outstanding work in sharing their expertise.
The Washington Apple Education Foundation has awarded 310 students more than $1 million through its scholarship program.
The Southeast Produce Council has awarded almost $150,000 through the SEPC Member Scholarship program this year.