Produce Retail
Yael Cosset, Kroger’s senior vice president and chief information officer, will lead the function as executive vice president and chief digital officer.
Whether it’s baby potatoes, russets, reds, yellows or organics, the company says its Canadian grower partnerships provide a diverse selection in multiple pack sizes.
Multiple Texas clubs and gas stations are set to open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in early 2026.
Though bulk still dominates sales, consumers are turning more to these pack sizes to shopping convenience and smaller onions that are more recipe friendly.
The results underscore the continued momentum from aggressive membership and subscription strategies, with key performance indicators showing robust growth across the board, says Brick Meets Click.
Fruit World encourages retailers to take advantage of peak citrus season by showcasing a vibrant, diverse selection that aligns with health-conscious consumers.
During a Southern Exposure session on retail and foodservice trends, panelists said it’s an uncertain time in the industry.
FreshDirect will now offer delivery to Uber Eats’ New York City customer base, offering more options for same-day delivery and further expanding its reach.
The Italia Garden brand now offers authentic Italian citrus juices in an updated design and a wider range of options, including organic and conventional.
“The Power of Produce 2025” highlights digital engagement and other preferences of younger shoppers driving shifts in the industry.
Throughout March, Duda Farm Fresh Foods says it will educate shoppers on the unique benefits of Dandy celery, inspire creative usage and provide 35 opportunities to win a prize pack.
Retailers and consumers can expect to see Foxy-branded Broccolini baby broccoli available in stores in the coming months.
The Acosta Group study shows 59% of shoppers think it’s important that their groceries and household products are natural or organic.
Rising costs for farm inputs, labor, transportation and more are creating pressure to balance profitability and retail prices.
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Unsalted rounds out the brand’s low-sodium offerings, giving consumers more choices when it comes to mindful snacking, the company says.
Suppliers are expanding value-added and packaged offerings to meet the demand for fresh, ready-to-eat options.
Twenty winners will each receive a $500 prize, with the submission period open Feb. 19-26.
“It’s unlikely that changes in tariffs will impact prices headed into the Super Bowl, however, we’ll see how it plays out in the coming weeks,” Dr. Michael Swanson says.
Third-generation pistachio grower Jeff Nichols shares how consumers’ interest in unique flavors has influenced his family’s offerings.
Circana and IFPA partnered to provide a webinar titled, “Produce and Floral: Year in Review and Look Ahead,” which explored key consumer trends and how to sustain demand in 2025.
BJ’s Wholesale Club has promoted Scott Schmadeke, senior vice president, field and fresh operations, to the role of executive vice president, chief operations officer.
Supermarkets always promote potatoes and October was no exception.
What’s in store for grocers by 2027? 84.51°'s October Consumer Digest reveals the latest in consumer behavior and preferences regarding the grocery experience of the future.
The company says updates to No Shells varieties’ bags will begin rolling out in the first quarter of 2025, featuring a look that is “bigger, bolder and emphasizes the brand’s commitment to quality, fun and health.”
The Bentonville, Ark.-based grocer says it’s bringing customers “incredible savings on mealtime favorites,” including fresh produce, earlier and at an even lower price than last year.
From mango-mania to sustainable ag practices, the grocer reveals its predictions on what Midwesterners will be reaching for most next year.
Building on the success of its five Hispanic-focused stores, El Mercado Fresco, the company launched World Fresh Market in Overland Park, Kans. — a venture designed to reach an even broader audience by incorporating ethnic varieties of food that resonate with the city’s diverse communities.
Germany-based Aldi South Group has set a goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
Improving the world, one fairly priced banana at a time, is all in a day’s work for this vice president of sales and marketing and the dynamic team at Equifruit.
Green Matters readers voted the company No. 1 among 14 finalists.