Produce Retail
CEA, or controlled environment agriculture, is not a consumer term, so panelists at the conference gave tips on what to focus on instead to sell more CEA produce at retail and restaurants.
United Natural Foods Inc. will eliminate 150 roles — mostly managers and supervisors — as part of its consolidation of four operating regions into three: East, Central and West.
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Grocery retail is transforming to meet the changing ways consumers shop and the technology created to meet these demands. But how does this affect fresh produce at retail?
Steve Mayer was promoted to president of Bashas’ Operating Cos., announced June 14, at a grand opening ceremony that also celebrated Bashas’ new headquarters in Chandler, Ariz.
In partnership with keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, the retailer’s funding to 23 recipients goes toward projects focused on food waste prevention, reduction and recovery.
Don’t miss opportunities to branch out and grow your produce sales in nontraditional markets.
Historically, about 40% of produce sales and unit volume at brick-and-mortar grocery stores are from impulse buys, experts say. How do you do that online?
The largest citrus fruit isn’t the Sumo citrus, as the name suggests. It’s not the pink, white or ruby red grapefruit either.
In the ever-present push and pull between produce buyer and supplier, here’s how to tip the scales in your favor.
The grocer has launched a new creative campaign, logo and packaging to celebrate 60 years of the brand, which includes packaged salads.
The new Ask Instacart search tool is designed to make meal planning easier, faster and more inspiring for grocery shoppers.
How much money is being lost if only 44% of food promotion plans sent down from corporate are executed accurately at the store level?
For the little grocery store standing on its own, there’s no data division providing insights that direct produce business decisions. Resources are limited. So, startups are brainstorming solutions.
Listen to learn: Why are produce buyers asking for nut bars? How does this help produce sales at retail or the overall basket ring?
Learn these tips to avoid a crushed ankle or bloody thumb in the supermarket backroom, warehouse or produce aisle.
To take advantage of the bounty of produce available in July, dietitians from The Giant Co., Carlisle, Pa., created a bevy of free virtual classes to give shoppers related buying and cooking tips.
Healthy Family Project’s 21st Publix Produce for Kids campaign helps secure 775,000 meals for families in Publix communities.
In his chat with The Packer’s Retail, Education and PMG Editor Amy Sowder, Matt King of Simplified Trade shares reasons promotions aren’t carried out and how bad the problem is — then he dives deep into the solution.
Retailers can expect “much more” promotable volumes of cherries this season, says Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt, a Mathison family-owned-and-operated grower, packer and shipper of tree fruit.
It’s time for the International Fresh Produce Association to recognize retail leaders who show passion and purpose through innovative strategies to drive produce consumption.
The new deadline for entering the next PMG Produce Artist Award Series contest is June 15. Don’t miss your chance to show your great merchandising displays.
Attendees gained several takeaways from the Retail Conference, held June 6-8 by the International Fresh Produce Association in a suburb of Chicago.
Here’s how a hit instrumental song serves as a warning in the produce department.
The process for gaining organic certification can be long, hard and financially unfeasible for many growers, so San Francisco-based food-tech firm GrubMarket is working on helping, starting in California.
For the dad who loves vegetables or the dad who loves grilling, there’s an affordable, convenient option this Father’s Day from Kroger Delivery, the retailer says.
We’ve added a new prize, a new judge and want you to take some photos of your produce displays and send them to us to enter the fast-approaching contest.
Just ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Walmart has deepened its price cuts for summer grilling promotions, including fresh produce favorites.
The 2023 Retail Produce Managers Award Program recognizes 15 produce managers nationwide for their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction.
Chandler, Ariz.-based Bashas’ new president, Steve Mayer, talks about his career, the supermarket and its banners, prioritizing produce, differentiation, foodservice at retail and other goals he has in store.
The specialty food retailer is also offering a gift card promotion and sharing the stories behind products that make its brand special.