PMG Retailer Insight
Prices on gala apples, navel oranges and hass avocadoes have all climbed over the last 6 months.
A seasoned produce supervisor walks the warehouse with a keen eye, noting commodities or labels they’ll see later in the week when visiting store locations.
A wise produce manager once told me, “Always be extra-kind to kids. They are tomorrow’s customers.”
Charlotte, N.C.-based Richter and Co. and Vidalia, Ga.-based Stanley Farms have partnered in a new Vidalia onion program.
According to the Trendspotters Panel at the 46th annual Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show, two major food trends to note are dates and peppers. Here are a few merchandising ideas to kick up sales.
The grocer’s new location in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood offers more than 800 local products, including fresh produce.
The Greensboro, N.C.-based grocer has launched a four-week fundraising campaign in which 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Chef Jose Andres-led organization.
San Francisco-based Imperfect Foods has announced the hiring of Corey Farrell as chief operating officer, Kelly Nigh as chief merchandising officer, and Hetu Patel as chief financial officer.
Advertised produce specials, or “ads,” have always been powerful marketing tools. Exactly how is not always so clear.
The Packer and CPMA recognize Mimmo Franzone, senior director of produce, floral and merchandising services for Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, as Canadian Produce Person of the Year.
If retail is theater, produce takes center stage at Hy-Vee. The 285-store supermarket operates food and drug stores in a variety of formats. Hy-Vee has seen its produce department grow steadily over the past decade.
Amy Sowder, Produce Market Guide editor and The Packer’s retail and education editor, presents PMG’s 2022 Produce Retailer of the Year award to Chris Miller, produce director for MOM’s Organic Market.
The New York City-based nonprofit is powered by a “network of neighbors helping neighbors” to get fresh food to those who need it most.
The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer’s team of dietitians is offering free, live classes via Zoom for families and chefs of all ages this January and February.
The new partnership brings online grocery delivery to Whole Foods Market customers in Canada for the first time.
Learn what Aldi and Lidl do to market cherries online.
Kansas City, Kan.-based Associated Wholesale Grocers is partnering with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery solutions to independent grocers through the DoorDash marketplace app and website.
Back-to-school marketing and promotions in the produce retail world has begun for 2022.
Shoppers who walk into the newly renovated Tops location in Cheektowaga will notice fresh-cut produce right at the entrance.
Albertsons Cos. earnings call reveals shoppers are opting for lower-cost versions of what they what, but they’re still willing to spend on certain categories: ready-made meals, organic and convenience.
FreshDirect is starting its first loyalty program. The Bronx, N.Y.-based company trucks deliver fresh produce and groceries directly to homes across metropolitan New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.
After diverting 430,000 pounds of food and saving shoppers thousands of dollars, the Cleveland-based grocer will expand the Flashfood program to 140 more stores.
Buying fresh produce in-store — contactless— just got easier at more Tops Friendly Markets locations.
Hy-Vee’s executive board will change this fall — including a new CEO.
While the COVID-19 pandemic drags on for the foreseeable future, Tops Friendly Markets is expanding its contactless options to customers.
Encino, Calif.-based Gelson’s Markets has promoted longtime executive John Bagan to president.
Carlisle, Pa.-based The Giant Co. donated $1.1 million to the Rodale Institute by raising money in the Healing Our Planet campaign.
The deadline is August 12 to send us your nomination for 2022 Produce Retailer of the Year. Share the good news of who rocks in your world.