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.
The grocery delivery and pickup service recently unveiled a list of 75 of its top-growing brands.
Robert is Here in Homestead, Fla., draws scores of area locals and tourists from far and wide to this family farm stand unlike any other.
Retailers share winning strategies for capitalizing on Big Game excitement.
Fresh Solutions Network says potatoes offer colorful solutions for this food trend.
California Giant Berry Farms says its Giant Blueberries are available in good volume from March through August, with peak availability in April and May.
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 ideal store conditions in place for a grand opening often tail off over time, says columnist Armand Lobato, so what’s a realistic expectation that’s also good enough for customers?
A consortium of private investors, including Southeastern Grocers’ long-standing supply chain partner, C&S, acquired the Southeastern Grocers business from Aldi.
Ibotta CEO Bryan Leach discusses how digital innovations are reshaping the way consumers shop for fresh produce and how retailers can leverage these trends to boost sales.
David Kennerley will join the company from PepsiCo Europe, while Todd Foley will continue as interim CFO through the end of the fiscal year 2024 reporting cycle.
Results from a Brick Meets Click monthly survey show continued growth across all online segments, with delivery leading the way.
This partnership addresses the growing demand in the independent grocery sector for flexible, scalable self-checkout systems that seamlessly integrate with next-generation POS systems, the company says.
The Oklahoma-based grocer is deploying Local Express’ Made-to-Order omnichannel solution at its 36 Homeland and 11 United stores to modernize prepared foods, catering and foodservice operations.
The Sack to Give Back program has provided more than 3.8 million meals since 2019 to address food insecurity, says Food Lion.
Total 2024 e-grocery sales jumped 9% year over year as discounts on memberships and subscriptions fueled growth in the second half of the year.
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.
The company said it will supply its living butter lettuce to 13 of the retailer’s distribution centers.
Oishii berries now available at 31 stores in the Tristate area.
Greg Finchum will assume the role in May 2025 following the retirement of Meg Ham.
Bringing these elements into a produce department requires added effort, but customers will notice, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Despite lower production in some states, the USDA reported shipping point prices for potatoes were similar to a year ago in late November.
The company says its next organic clementine varieties, including satsumas, are also “eating exceptionally well.”
Working the occasional late night can show produce managers a lot about their operation and customers, says columnist Armand Lobato.
The ruling, which can be appealed, could jeopardize the deal between the two major grocers.
The lawsuit follows recent court rulings blocking the proposed merger of the two grocery retailers.
More than $6.5 million over the past eight months has gone into renovating the former Sun Fresh store in Kansas City, Mo.
With a projected Honeycrisp shortfall, retailers have a good opportunity to diversify offerings, said Joel Hewitt, CMI Orchards vice president of sales.
Everseen’s Alex Siskos shares how vision AI technology is being applied from the produce section to shelf optimization.