PMG Industry Perspective
I find it telling how resistant people are to calling that big produce industry show in Orlando at the end of October anything other than PMA.
Fifteen produce and floral managers at area supermarkets participated in New England Produce Council’s first Produce Manager Leadership Development Program at NEPC’s Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo.
While CPMA supports improved data collection and a Grocery Code of Conduct, it has “significant concerns” with potential discounts, price freezes, price matching and the development of a Grocery Task Force.
Check out the top 10 most popular podcast chats we’ve had with industry leaders, delving into the hot-hot-hot issues of the day.
Educational sessions at the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo and the Sustainable Produce Summit provided a wealth of information from industry experts. Here’s a chance to take a virtual seat at the presentations.
Though some think higher-ups “don’t know what it’s like” being a clerk, these veterans have plenty of knowledge to share with those aspiring to advance.
Amid times of division, this Thanksgiving message is as relevant today as it was over 160 years ago.
Throughout the produce supply chain, consistency and follow-through are key to building one’s business, reputation and trusting relationships, says columnist Armand Lobato.
August is the highest-shrink month for produce, and managers should focus on critical control points that can affect gross profit margin and help keep shrink in check, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Knowing your produce business is a core management tenet. How well you take notes now — keeping a work diary, if you will — can impact your future sales, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Columnist Armand Lobato reflects on one exceptional trait that set Tom Cagle apart as a leader and mentor.
Is your store skimping on its fresh produce program? Companies that commit to high-quality, prominent and well-executed produce departments are foremost in consumers’ perception, explains columnist Armand Lobato.
NFL coaching legend Vince Lombardi said, “You don’t do things right once in a while. You do things right all the time.” That also applies to ensuring freshness, says columnist Armand Lobato.
While any store can appear fine from the front, a look out back can reveal telltale signs of inventory mishandling, health and safety hazards, theft and other problems, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Don’t want to get burned by ordering too little or too much? Columnist Armand Lobato offers advice on maintaining a well-stocked produce department.
Last week I touched on reasons why produce managers get transferred from one store to another. It happens as managers move about, taking on other responsibilities, opening a new store or transferring for other reasons.
Jeff Cady rarely misses an opportunity to get better, and that approach has served him well as director of produce and floral for Williamsville, N.Y.-based Tops Friendly Markets.
Warm weather means prime time for every produce department, from berries to stone fruit to grapes to the crown jewel of summer: cherries.
Cherries come in a variety of pack sizes and styles, and in typical years – coronavirus may change the approach this season – many retailers have worked to present several different options for shoppers.
Retailers generally carry cherries whenever they are available, though the Northwest season is obviously the pinnacle of volume and consumer interest.
If the mission is greatness, then a few minutes spent in creative thought is a prudent investment.
Avocado marketers anticipate the usual increase in demand next month leading up to the biggest guacamole consumption occasion of the year — the Super Bowl.
In part one of our series, we covered the basics of crisping and preparing your fresh produce. With all that work now complete, you are ready to go into physically setting the rack and painting your picture!
Ahhh, the beautiful wet rack! The crown jewel and showpiece of every produce department.
Bronx, N.Y.-based online grocer FreshDirect has closed its sale to food retail group Ahold Delhaize and investment firm Centerbridge Partners.
I like how technology plays an ever-increasing role in produce retailing. Take, for example, ad displays.
I hate putting things off. In fact, I once worked with a guy who admitted he put the “pro” in procrastination. That’s not good when working in the produce department.
Episode 42 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features a conversation with Sandor Nagy, group vice president of supply chain for Driscoll’s.
A well-managed produce department runs on a strict regimen of doing things correctly.
Julie Krivanek, president of Krivanek Consulting, recently joined The Packer’s Ashley Nickle on Tip of the Iceberg Podcast to discuss how technology is changing the produce industry and how companies can respond.