Produce Retail
According to Fresh Trends 2023, 46% of consumers reported fresh cucumber purchases in the past year.
Twenty-eight percent of consumers polled in Fresh Trends 2023 said they purchased cantaloupes in the past year.
Kiwifruit isn’t for everyone, but 18% of consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey said they purchased kiwifruit in the past year.
Measuring bulk lettuce purchases (not packaged), Fresh Trends 2023 found that 41% of all consumers said they purchased bulk lettuce in the past year.
With imports now accounting for nearly 60% of total blueberry supplies, blueberry consumption has seen big gains in recent years.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey found that 43% of consumers reported purchasing broccoli in the past year.
Seventeen percent of all consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey indicated they purchased Brussels sprouts in the past year.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 consumer survey found that 31% of shoppers said they purchased cabbage in the past year.
There’s something inherently “extra” about mushrooms. Sure, they slay as a flavorful and more affordable substitute for meat, but they also offer health benefits galore, play well in a variety of diets and cook quickly.
Back-to-school essentials: Healthy, kid-friendly options abound from bite-sized items to snack packs
Suppliers and grocery retailers are working together to provide convenient, healthy options for children and families in the produce aisle — perfect for school lunches and on-the-go snacks.
Stephanie Bazan, senior vice president of commercial strategy and execution for Avocados From Mexico, said in late July that Mexican volume was leaning heavily toward small fruit.
Allegiance Retail Services, an Iselin, N.J.-based retailer-owned grocery co-op, has added three Rhode Island Brigido’s Fresh Markets to its roster of independently owned supermarkets.
Lunchables is now offering fresh fruit elements, including pineapple, clementines, grapes and apples.
The Organic Produce Performance report has tracked a 1.5% growth in sales and about 1% growth in volume in organic fresh produce for the second quarter of 2023, compared with the same period in 2022.
Do you have “diamonds” that “eat like candy”? Let’s hope your stock has “legs” but isn’t “kicked.” Columnist Armand Lobato explains some of the unofficial terms heard around the produce aisle.
The chain also noted a 3.2% gain in comparable store sales versus the same quarter a year ago.
The medjool date brand is banking on shopper demand for sweet and spicy snacks to drive sales in new date snack offering.
U.S. retail sales of potatoes have grown 16.8% from July 2022 through June 2023, according to a recent Circana report.
When the senior bus rolls up, some clerks scoff at or avoid helping these customers. That’s unfortunate, because there should be more consideration for the needs of this growing segment, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Everything in Texas is bigger, right? Well, the same can be said for H-E-B’s Austin, Texas-based store.
Inflation, the sky-high cost of goods and the ever-changing retail landscape in America has triggered a seismic shift in the way consumers shop for produce — presenting both new opportunities and new challenges.
The Kroger Co. has found a recipe for animated holiday success with its recently released film campaign that encourages consumers to “Bring a new recipe to the table.”
Canadian Produce Marketing Association President Ron Lemaire says the new Loblaw program can be a “catalyst” to the success of small fresh fruit and vegetable businesses.
The Cincinnati-based grocer says it’s offering a holiday meal at less than $5 per person — making celebrations even more affordable than last year.
Modest food and beverage volume growth is expected next year after three consecutive years of volume declines, according to a new report from retail data firm Circana.
Reed will report to CEO and Chairman Pete Van Helden and will be responsible for the financial accountability of the company.
Ahold Delhaize USA has entered into an agreement to sell its FreshDirect business to ultrafast grocery delivery provider Getir, a move the company says will allow it to focus investments on its omnichannel businesses.
The Upside partnership is expected to open new opportunities for profit generation for AWG members and further expand the Washington, D.C.-based company’s rapidly growing network of 100,000 retailers nationwide.
Columnist Armand Lobato shares a message of thanks, reflecting on the demanding work to prepare for pre-Thanksgiving shopping — sharing a burden and bond with co-workers.
The Packer spoke with Barbara Connors of The Kroger Co.'s 84.51° to learn more about shifts in shopper behavior, trends for the year ahead and where the conscious consumer fits into the evolving retail landscape.