Produce Retail
In this week’s Fresh Produce Fridays, we explore Save Mart’s partnership with Fantozzi Farms that’s bringing the farm-to-table story to life — complete with twists and turns.
Dismiss fruit baskets as obsolete if you will, but shopper demand says otherwise, explains columnist Armand Lobato.
With young shoppers increasingly drawn to plant-forward eating, cooking at home and ingredient transparency, Giorgio says its influencer strategy helps elevate mushrooms from a side dish to a staple.
FSN, the supplier of Side Delights potatoes and onions, says it will exhibit at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show at Booth No. 1632.
The Packer received an advance taste of this new tropical fruit that delivers a unique and delicious flavor profile of coconut and pineapple indulgence along with a nutritional boost.
This marks the company’s first step into seasonal and themed packaging, designed to position blueberries as a fun, flavorful and healthier option during the traditionally candy-dominated holiday.
The campaign features humorous commercials feature Allen in the locker room, reminding his teammates that instead of going to outrageous lengths to curb snacking, they should reach for Wonderful Pistachios.
While shrink are always a concern, some expert projections about the percentage of waste conflict with the reality of working in the produce aisle, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Fantozzi Farms’ 10-acre corn maze not only offers fun for the whole family, it also tells a unique farm-to-table story starring The Save Mart Cos., the Central Valley grocer with deep roots in the Golden State.
The bold new campaign is laser-focused on attracting millennial and Gen Z shoppers and making them everyday mushroom consumers, says Mushroom Council’s Cristie Mather.
The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer, in partnership with Emerald Packaging, Idaho Package and Wada Farms, has introduced the first 30% food contact Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) bag for the potato category.
Starting Oct. 1, nearly 2,700 Kroger stores will launch on Door Dash to give nationwide access to the retailer’s full assortment of fresh food across its multiple banners.
Marketers can leverage Albertsons’ rich shopper data to engage more than 100 million shoppers across more than 2,200 stores, says Evan Hovorka, vice president of product innovation for Albertsons Media Collective.
While many lessons lie ahead, it’s also key to emphasize that quality is first and speed comes later, says columnist Armand Lobato.
A new Columbia Business School study, “From People to Produce: How Appearance Bias Fuels Food Waste,” reveals how consumer preference for cosmetically perfect fruits and vegetables contributes to billions of pounds of food waste — meanwhile, companies like Misfits Market are working to change perceptions and reduce waste.
Display bins and point-of-sale materials feature the stories of multigenerational family growers to connect shoppers to the people behind the citrus.
CEO Matt Schwartz shares an advance look at the tech behind Fresh Store Suite, which offers grocery teams a unified system for managing fresh tasks.
The salad company is offering winning savings on its new Smashed Burger Style and other fall-friendly Dole Salad Kits in time for Gridiron season, with money-saving Instacart offer.
DiSilva Fruit’s new Bright Bounty packaging debuts in time for the upcoming season.
This brings Publix Super Markets Charities’ total investment to help end hunger to over $78 million since 2015.
Every display can be an eye-catcher if given the right touch and proper care, says columnist Armand Lobato.
The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2025 survey of retailers shows that sustainability can mean different things to different people, from environment to food quality to logistics to economics and beyond.
Even with a solid background in management in another area, the success of someone in charge often comes down to having hands-on produce know-how, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Four retail grocers earned spots on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail list, recognized for fostering strong employee cultures and supportive work environments.
Denali is transforming grocery retail food waste by making recycling simple, repurposing unsold produce into animal feed, fertilizer and fuel, and creating circular solutions that return value back to stores and communities.
The Reidsville, Ga.-based company is leveraging name, image and likeness (NIL) partnerships with college athletes — including University of Georgia linebacker C.J. Allen and Georgia Southern University wide receiver Josh Dallas — in an effort to connect with the next generation of shoppers.
Blue Diamond Almonds is unveiling a vibrant new logo and brand identity to resonate with health-conscious consumers. After extensive consumer research, the refreshed design features bold colors and crisp lines while retaining the iconic Blue Diamond shape, emphasizing almonds as a champion superfood.
Vroom Delivery is partnering with Instacart’s Carrot Ads platform to bring sponsored product and display ads to 3,500 convenience stores nationwide.
Surveys show organic produce continues to grow despite pricing concerns, with organics appealing across demographics not only as a premium product but as a core driver of loyalty in the produce aisle.
While a manager can admire everything that’s done right in their produce aisle, a consumer’s view can offer a humbling — and needed — perspective, says columnist Armand Lobato.