Produce Retail
In collaboration with Healthy Family Project, the campaign highlights “better-for-you brands” and the power of community support.
Produce clerks’ courteous interactions with shoppers can enhance the in-store experience, but they should also know when it reaches a counterproductive point, says columnist Armand Lobato.
In a memo signed by Patrick Penn, deputy under secretary of the Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, USDA said FNS would complete the processes necessary to make funds available to support subsequent transmittal of full issuance files to EBT processors Nov. 7.
With 320 million pounds of food estimated to be wasted this Thanksgiving, ReFED shares tips to help consumers plan smarter, store better and cut waste during the season of gratitude.
Its latest platform is designed to digitize and optimize one of the most challenging jobs in grocery: fresh distribution center buying.
New research shows retailers deploying shelf intelligence with a hybrid data capture strategy are 136% more likely to maintain profitability leadership than those relying on a single approach.
Grubhub customers can now order from Instacart’s network of more than a thousand national, regional and local retail banners across the U.S.
With the shopper experience central to Harmons’ mission, ensuring shelves are stocked with the right items, in the right place, at the right price is critical for success, the grocer says.
Researchers at the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition highlight how data, packaging innovation and a focus on quality are key to reducing loss and waste throughout global food systems.
Previously of Archer and Uber, Zhu says the retail food system has the opportunity to completely change how it manages shrink and inventory.
The Packer sat down with three executives from the retailer to discuss its “Right by You” Affordability Promise and how it puts savings and community first to help shoppers facing economic uncertainty.
Dietitian and cookbook author Kylie Sakaida shows how fresh, chef-crafted salads can engage consumers who want convenience, nutrition and culinary inspiration.
From citrus and strawberries to avocados and specialty vegetables, Florida’s fall produce season showcases resilience and innovation as growers meet consumer demands.
According to ReFED, 320 million pounds of Thanksgiving food, which includes 75 million pounds of produce, is headed for the trash bin.
Are overnight graveyard shifts common in the produce aisle? No, but there’s a place for overnight shifts, and with them come many benefits, says columnist Armand Lobato.
As the 42 million people who receive SNAP benefits await payment, food rescue nonprofit Sharing Excess has launched a website that aims to connect food distribution centers with people in need.
Meijer customers interested in partnering with the retailer in the fight against hunger in their communities can add a $10 Simply Give donation card to their order during their next shopping trip.
Twenty-five grocery partners have now joined together with DoorDash as part of a collective emergency food response to support those impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits.
With SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans set to end Nov. 1, a loss that could strip nearly $9 billion from the fresh produce industry, the states’ leaders respond to keep families fed.
To learn more about how the pause to SNAP benefits could impact everyone from farmers to retailers to consumers, The Packer spoke with The Alliance to End Hunger President Eric Mitchell.
The funding will support continued expansion of supply to meet growing demand and accelerate the company’s investment in technology and AI capabilities, says CEO Steve Magami.
The affordable grocery app is making its Los Angeles debut in partnership with Gelson’s Markets, where it is offering its signature Produce Box — a mix of fresh and high-quality produce worth $18 to $25 — for just $9.
The company says it represents around 17% of the state’s industry, with over 2,500 acres of conventional, organic and Pink-A-Boo pineberry production.
Sprouts Farmers Market is now offering squash from Kreher Family Farms, which is Certified Regenerative by A Greener World.
As USDA confirms no SNAP benefits will be issued on Nov. 1, DoorDash is stepping in to deliver 1 million free meals and waive delivery fees for hundreds of thousands of SNAP customers nationwide at Sprouts, Dollar General, Schnucks, Ahold Delhaize brands, Hy-Vee and Wegmans.
A new Algolia survey shows 73% of U.S. consumers are stressed about grocery prices, prompting them to seek savings through store brands, loyalty programs and AI powered tools, while still prioritizing fresh produce, meat and dairy.
Globally and in the U.S., data shows millennials and Gen Z shoppers view produce purchase differently than baby boomers and Gen X shoppers.
The organization has achieved significant penetration in the U.S. market in just five year’s time and has now launched a retail marketing campaign to support existing supplies and drive growth.
Every aisle at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show was filled with new products, packaging, merchandising concepts and more.
This year’s International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce and Floral Show featured an array of on-trend new products, campaigns, marketing and branding.