Produce Retail
New Georgia Sunnies brand helps local, small growers to bring citrus to market at select Kroger stores throughout Georgia.
Cosmic Crisp, Pink Lady and other varieties offer retailers opportunities to capture premium dollars while satisfying consumer demand.
Avocados, mangoes, sweetpotatoes and more are set to star in Super Bowl gatherings.
2025 Aldi Price Leadership Report reveals Aldi can save families nearly $4,000 on their annual grocery bills while contributing $14 billion to the U.S. economy.
The avocado brand invites fans to call the first-ever digital celebrity avatar in the produce world, Gronk AI, on the Guacline for Big Game tips and recipes.
Three winners will receive full-size Victrola jukeboxes, with limited-edition sock sets awarded to all entrants.
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The grocery retailers have been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, which certifies organizations based on results of its HR Best Practices Survey.
Data experts forecast key trends, including bold flavors, functional health benefits, convenient packaging and a shift from ultra-processed foods.
The grower collective is offering $5,000 in prizes for its Comin’ In Hot merchandising display contest, as well as a free kit to help retailers.
The donation was made in honor of 82,000 associates, continuing commitment to address food insecurity, the company says.
Retailers can use the early-season momentum of Cosmic Crisp and Pink Lady to continue boosting apple category volume and sales, the company says.
Smileys, a naturally tearless and sweet onion, will be featured at the Onions 52 booth at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure.
The program includes three signature nectarine brands that will be shipped in single-layer Euro cartons.
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, Festival Foods, Marc’s and Woodman’s Food Markets have joined the DoorDash Marketplace.
The kiwifruit marketer says the achievement reflects growing global demand with household penetration.
Roastables was selected from 10 innovation finalists to receive the Joe Nucci Innovation Award, which celebrates the “best product innovation in service of expanding fresh fruit and vegetable consumption.”
Swiftly says its in-app video ads provide regional and independent grocers with a tool to engage this demongraphic while offering fresh produce brands a new way to connect with shoppers.
For every orange bag purchased by customers over the next three weeks, five meals will be donated to local food banks, the company says.
The new campaign emphasizes fresh produce as the focus for creating simple yet healthy meal options.
The campaign began in March 2023 and raised meals to benefit 19 food banks across the Midwest.
The Watsonville, Calif.-based grower said retailers can expect an ample amount of organic and conventionally grown strawberries, including from its Fresh From Florida label.
Companies meeting the program standard diverted 1.2M tons of food waste in 2024, according to Where Food Comes From Inc.
By using the Flashfood app, Loblaw customers also have diverted nearly 86 million pounds of potential food waste from landfills since 2019.
The retailer has appointed former Fresh Market CEO Jason Potter to the leadership role.
The retailer says its new look will embrace its legacy and its evolution as a company.
With the promotion, Bob Gleeson will oversee key departments including merchandising, marketing, store operations, IT, pharmacy and supply chain.
The brand says it is providing date boxes to meet demand and resources to help drive sales.
The additions to the Hot N’ Spicy line offer convenience with bold flavors for Big Game celebrations or everyday meals, the company says.
The organization said it has prepared its marketing campaigns and promotional materials for retailers for the upcoming season.