Produce Retail
Canada’s retail market is mature, consolidated and full of demand for produce, according to a USDA analysis of the country’s retail market.
From the moment shoppers enter the 87,500-square-foot Astor Place Wegmans — the Rochester, N.Y.-based grocer’s newest store — the fresh produce storytelling begins.
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.
Taylor Farms Texas Inc., Dallas, is recalling Caesar salads with chicken due to an undeclared allergen — anchovies — an ingredient in the dressing.
Side Delights value-added potato products are promoting mushrooms with A Week’s Worth of Yum, highlighting them in recipes.
Mid-May rain in California is likely to damage some cherries, but marketers believe there will be plenty of promotion opportunities for all sizes through mid-June.
BRONX, N.Y. — Northeast Editor Amy Sowder recaps her latest visit to Hunts Point Produce Market to chat with Gabriela D’Arrigo of D’Arrigo New York.
Recent Shelby Report market data reveals the top retailers by market share in each region of the United States.
CMI Orchards, Wenatchee, Wash., is extending the American Dream retail program from apples to cherries.
North Shore Living, Thermal, Calif., has hired Milas Russell as general manager.
What’s the biggest barrier to increased per capita consumption of fruits and vegetables?
The Alliance for Food and Farming, whose mission is to educate consumers on the healthfulness of fresh produce, is sponsoring an online contest.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has rescheduled the vote on whether the National Mango Board programs should include frozen fruit.
Fresh Express is relaunching its chopped salad kits.
Suntreat Packing & Shipping Co.’s Suki mandarins are now available, and this season marks the first one with promoteable volumes.
Staff writer Ashley Nickle and Produce Retailer editor Pamela Riemenschneider discuss what happens next for Southeastern Grocers, which plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the end of the month.
Dollar General plans to carry fresh produce in about 450 stores by the end of 2018.
California’s 2018 strawberry season got off to a rousing start, with volume as of March 3 more than double that of last year — 7.78 million trays compared to 3.7 million trays in 2017.
Freska Produce International LLC has obtained Fair Trade USA certification for growers in Oaxaca, Mexico, and is working to certify all of its growers in Mexico.
Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market has hired industry veteran Vic Savanello as vice president of merchandising for produce.
Chef’d plans to have its meal kits in more than 1,000 stores by the end of June.
On-the-go guacamole lovers now have a handy way to snack on their favorite dip when not at home.
Nearly a dozen major varieties of cherries are available from Northwest cherry grower-shippers, and new ones seem to be popping up all the time.
Manfredi Cold Storage has expanded its Kennett Square, Pa.-based facility by 70,000 square feet with a Steel King drive-in rack system.
Potatoes USA has hired Kayla Dome as global marketing manager for the group’s retail sector.
Catch up on recent developments with the Ohio Restaurant Association and the Ohio Grocers Association, as well as wholesalers based in Ohio.
Northwest pear growers are starting the season with an estimated 20.2 million 44-pound box equivalents, which is the fourth-largest crop in history.
With a season hampered by heat, wind and fire, California avocado growers have been challenged.
The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association has completed its Fresh Asparagus Category Statistics and Trends document.
Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, Calif., has hired Don Klusendorf as executive vice president of sales and marketing.
Honeybear Brands is set for a big splash at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Oct. 19-20 in Orlando, Fla.
With just two shipping weekends before Halloween, there is an abundant amount of pumpkins to be sold.
Dole Food Co., Westlake Village, Calif., has unveiled a new logo and brand identity for all company products, including salads and other items from Dole Fresh Vegetables.