Produce Retail
Brian Dey of Four Seasons Produce shares how strong retailer-supplier partnerships are shaping merchandising strategies and boosting produce sales.
The grocer now offers Wednesday Weekly Deals, Weekend Super Sales and Monday Must-Haves for seven days of savings.
AI may deliver great advances in many aspects, but it’s the produce manager who holds the upper hand when it comes to applying common sense in the grocery business, says columnist Armand Lobato.
The brand says each bottle showcases the same signature grapes that have earned it a following among consumers looking for healthy indulgence.
The grower says its first substantial domestic harvest of proprietary Envoy and Keepsake varieties is driving record sales.
From sweet mangoes to zesty passion fruit, Save Mart, Dole and J&C Tropicals are leaning into the tropical spirit on July 18 to celebrate exotic flavors.
Uber Eats is adding Wegmans, 7-Eleven, El Super, Albertson’s and more to its growing list of grocery and convenience merchants that accept SNAP EBT payment.
The indoor farmer’s packaging redesign highlights key benefits of greenhouse-grown greens, including long-lasting freshness and pesticide-free salads.
Karla Waddleton succeeds Atty McGrath, who was recently promoted to CEO.
Jason Parasco, a former naval officer and CPG veteran, will lead the food company’s national expansion strategy.
PRS In Vivo’s Retail Lab combines supermarket simulations with eye tracking and behavioral analysis to help grocers better understand what drives produce purchases and how to optimize the in-store experience.
Major grocers such as H-E-B, Amazon, Walmart and Publix have stepped in with donations, supplies and logistical support to aid victims of the devastating July 4 floods in central Texas.
Online grocery rings are up $9.8 billion in monthly sales, while in-store sales slip as households shift where they buy most of their groceries, finds Brick Meets Click.
Gelson’s Markets is partnering with retail tech firm Upshop to implement AI-driven operations that enhance efficiency, reduce waste and elevate the in-store experience across its Southern California locations.
Despite their budgetary concerns, Gen Z and millennial shoppers more frequently reported buying organic produce than older generations, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2025.
The new Save A Lot y Mas store format opens in St. Louis, Mo., with expanded produce, meat and bakery options.
The Packer explores the bold flavor of Hatch chiles, from the fields of New Mexico to grocery store roasting stations and at-home kitchens.
Retailers are encouraged to visit Booth No. 718 to experience Melissa’s newest innovations firsthand and learn how to bring these high-performing organics to their customers.
According to Placer.ai’s 2025 Grocery Report, fresh produce is fueling growth as consumers make more frequent, shorter trips to fresh-format and value-focused stores, favoring smaller store layouts and culturally relevant offerings.
Highlighting “locally grown, locally sold” is what MAAB says positions Michigan asparagus as the option of choice.
Don‘t want to waste time or money when a truckload of fresh produce arrives? Get organized with these recommendations from columnist Armand Lobato.
The event celebrating the summer’s harvest will feature a 30-foot-long mountain of fresh cherries.
From SNAP benefit reform and fraud crackdown to the continuation of mass deportations with “no amnesty,” here’s how the USDA’s newly launched National Farm Security Action Plan may impact the fresh produce industry.
As the nation celebrates blueberries this July, growers and marketers alike are embracing data-driven innovation and consumer trends to keep the beloved berry front and center.
Even with a comprehensive produce manual to offer direction, store results depend on the produce manager’s approach to preparing a crew and holding them accountable, says columnist Armand Lobato.
California’s fresh produce industry, and particularly the lettuce and leafy greens sector, has attracted national media attention for its positive and highly proactive approach to a safer food supply.
The launch includes a refreshed website, updated trade show materials, new educational and promotional resources, and a strong digital presence, says the Colombia Avocado Board.
To learn how the Toronto-based company is moving the needle on food waste and fresh produce consumption, The Packer recently connected with Flashfood CEO Jordan Schenck.
The Wakefern Food Corp. supermarket cooperative has issued an open call to local farmers and growers for the gathering, which is to be held at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center.
Mission Produce will be at the Organic Produce Summit, July 9-10, in the Serra Ballroom at Booth No. 321.