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The Southeast Produce Council released its “What’s New? 2023” consumer report highlighting produce trends and opportunities at the Southern Innovations conference Sept. 14-16 in Charlotte, N.C.

Dig into the data on avocado regions, volume and retail prices, for both conventional and organic fruit.

Members will have access to comprehensive retail sales reporting for organic and conventional produce.

Learn some fun facts about this highly regarded root.

U.S. retail sales of potatoes have grown 16.8% from July 2022 through June 2023, according to a recent Circana report.

Curious Plot food marketing agency’s first "Consumer Curiosity Report" emphasizes that home-cooked food has to be easy — really easy.

The Organic Produce Performance report has tracked a 1.5% growth in sales and about 1% growth in volume in organic fresh produce for the second quarter of 2023, compared with the same period in 2022.

What brand loyalty? Constrained budgets increase deal-seeking behavior and the importance of a seamless omnichannel experience. There’s more, of course.

This is how blueberry prices are bumping up and dipping down at retail, according to data from Agtools.

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Grocery retail is transforming to meet the changing ways consumers shop and the technology created to meet these demands. But how does this affect fresh produce at retail?

The third ESG report from the specialty retailer outlines the company’s achievements on a range of sustainability topics and issues that include climate, community, packaging and sustainable packaging.

The largest citrus fruit isn’t the Sumo citrus, as the name suggests. It’s not the pink, white or ruby red grapefruit either.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients are cutting back on grocery items twice as fast as non-recipients are, prioritizing cheaper brands and stocking up less.

The market research firm surveyed grocery shoppers on factors affecting their choice of store, ranking the stores with the most favorable outcomes. Hint: Trader Joe's found the top of several lists.

We know avocados are popular these days. But you need to know more details for your ordering needs, marketing plans and general strategy.

You know the saying, "It's not all about you?"

A recently released economic impact report shows agriculture’s impact on the U.S. economy, with top gains in economic output seen in Hawaii, North Dakota and New York.

The 2023 list is out: Every year, the Environmental Working Group publishes the “Dirty Dozen” list of nonorganic fruits and vegetables found to have the most pesticides — to the chagrin of several industry groups.

The USDA has named the top crops produced in the U.S. that make the math-inspired holiday much sweeter.

In a recent Numerator study, while price continues to drive purchase decisions, Ontario consumers reported that they plan to continue to prioritize local fruits and vegetable despite inflation.

If some produce marketer conjures a product line that actually convinces toddlers and preschoolers to eat more fresh vegetables, I will shower that person with prizes and adoration.

The sixth annual Dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index shows that consumers are back to favoring grocery stores over the online retailer giant for their food purchases.

Canada’s retail market is mature, consolidated and full of demand for produce, according to a USDA analysis of the country’s retail market. 

An aging U.S. population and declining household size could weigh down online and in-person grocery sales in the next five years.

December’s strong monthly sales results and year-over-year gain were driven by positive trends for the online-order receiving method of pickup and mass retailers. Order values trailed inflation.

Private label continues to be elevated compared to the prior year, according to the Numerator's Promo Shift Dashboard.

After bananas and apples, the perennial household favorites, tomatoes, typically go toe-to-toe with potatoes, carrots and onions jockeying for position in the shopping cart.

Market conditions are making berry imports even more desirable for retailers.

Don’t cast them in a supporting role this winter and spring. The small but mighty brassica deserves time center stage.

Food and alcohol are leading New Year’s Eve spending anticipated in 2022, with most consumers celebrating at home or at modest parties, according to market research company Numerator.

Thirteen percent of consumers surveyed by The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2023 said they shopped exclusively for organic avocados, down slightly from 16% in 2021.

Results from the survey revealed that more consumers made it their intention to shop exclusively organic when they purchase artichokes, compared with the previous two years. 

The crystal ball of historical data shows what could happen with organic and conventional produce prices, says Mike Mauti of Execulytics.

Consumer decisions don’t always make sense. Humans are systematically irrational, driven by the unconscious, said a behavioral scientist in a recent produce industry education session on consumer demand.

Retail sales were on the rise during the spring holidays this year, according to a recap issued in October by the Mission Viejo, Calif.-based Hass Avocado Board.

An October report by FMI and Hartman Group confirms that consumers are adjusting holiday grocery shopping habits to mitigate inflation.

There were insights aplenty in The Mushroom Council’s webinar, “Getting to Know Mushroom Consumers,” featuring consumer research and analysis from Jonna Parker of IRI and Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics.

The “flattening of the curve” in price inflation is a welcome change following the consistent, significant, year-over-year price increases the U.S. has experienced every month from January to July 2022, IRI says.

Even though price is king in shoppers' fresh produce decisions, 55% of consumers say they are willing to pay a premium for the right foods because they contribute to their health and wellness. Why and how?

NEW YORK — Shoppers prefer to be flexitarian rather than vegan in their food choices the same way they’d rather be sober-curious than 100% abstinent in their drink choices, says FMI's first plant-based report.

But produce and other groceries continue to be purchased online at a rate much higher than pre-pandemic levels.

As those shining garnet globes pop up in stores this fall, don’t forget to market the functional health benefits, as well as snacking opportunities and recipe versatility of your fresh and dried cranberries.

The other day, someone asked me if I like to eat papayas, to which I responded, “What kind of papayas?”

These gains reflect the impact of inflation and the crosswinds created by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Brick Meets Click/Mercatus grocery shopping survey.

Aldi, Amazon and Target have the fastest-growing private label brands, but despite perception, low-income households buy private labels the least.

Learn about the findings in a survey of more than 1,000 shoppers conducted in the third quarter of 2022 by stor.ai, a digital commerce service provider.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Produce retail data from the first half of 2022 show trends in the marketplace that can be used as opportunities for growth — as well as solutions for the industry’s ongoing challenges.

A Brick Meets Click and Mercatus grocery shopping survey shows mixed results across formats and services, revealing how inflation is affecting buying behaviors.

There are some positive findings too.

The No. 1 reason shoppers buy Hass avocados is because of the nutritional value, and that’s not just a fact during the pandemic.