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 program promises if customers are not satisfied with produce purchased — at Loblaws, Independent, Valu-mart and Zehrs locations and online — it will be replaced and refunded within seven days, no questions asked.
Instacart and Partnership for a Healthier America connect say the milestone is part of an ongoing and expanding national effort to connect under-resourced communities with 10 million servings of produce by 2025.
Produced by Kantar, the list highlights the fastest-growing retailers in the U.S., with rankings determined by each company’s year-over-year increase in domestic sales from 2022 to 2023.
Don’t be fooled by their size, the company says. These small but mighty kiwiberries are a nutritional powerhouse.
The partnership seeks to enhance the shopping experience and boost the profitability and competitiveness of AWG member retailers by offering high-quality, convenient and healthy meal options that are affordable.
Fungi continue to grab headlines and consumer interest despite slight sales decline.
Marketers are preparing for avocados and guacamole to take center stage during the football season.
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Understanding families and their unique needs and preferences during the back-to-school season allows retailers and suppliers to craft compelling campaigns that boost sales while fostering healthy eating habits.
Throughout the Tops Produce Olympics, store teams compete in categories such as Boxing with Berries, Surfing with Seedless (grapes), Cycling with Cherries and Weightlifting with Watermelons.
Bako Sweet says it has range of summer opportunities for retailers, providing seasonal merchandising options and campaigns
Created with Red Door Interactive, the campaign leverages the intersection of visuals and sound to promote the advantages of choosing California-grown crops and commodities.
Instacart has announced its expanded partnership with Albertsons Cos. to include nationwide pickup and convenience delivery.
The retailer says it launched the Field & Vine product line, which includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, to highlight local growers.
A new study shows that consumers prefer high-flavor apple varieties over mainstream options.
Schnucks will use Instacart Carrot Tags’ pick-to-light functionality across most of its stores, allowing Instacart shoppers to activate items from their picking list within the Instacart Shopper app.
Healthier Choices Management Corp. CEO Jeffrey Holman announced the continued expansion of its grocery segment through the acquisition of GreenAcres Market.
The remodel completes a second phase of store upgrades including new interior décor, upgraded deli section, redesigned produce department and more.
The funds will provide more than 40 scholarships to families of military veterans and first responders.
New grocery partnership will offer consumers same-day delivery from hundreds of locations, with SNAP/EBT payment capabilities coming later this year.
Columnist Armand Lobato takes a trip back to the early ’90s to share a lesson about being the produce “new guy” pushed into checking out one of those newfangled and unnecessary mobile phones.
In The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 consumer survey, over half of respondents said they made a “conscious effort” to buy locally or regionally grown produce.
The pending $24.6 billion deal is reportedly on pause until a Colorado District Court rules on a lawsuit that seeks to block the deal.
In 2024, food-at-home (grocery) prices are predicted to increase by 1%, and food-away-from-home (restaurant) prices are predicted to increase by 4.3%, the USDA reports.
With the 2024 pear crop projected to be the smallest in decades due to winter freeze, Stemilt encourages retailers to focus on quality over quantity.
Northeast Grocery Shopper Link will provide comprehensive and automatic cross-channel reporting and real-time campaign performance tracking for a collaborative and transparent retail media network experience.
Flashfood says the platform will support local retailers by providing a solution to attract new customers, boost profits, and provide affordable fresh food in their communities while reducing food waste.
Earlier this summer, Harris Teeter and Washington Fruit Growers teamed to provide fresh produce to those in need through their “Apples in Action” campaign.
CMI Orchards says offering parents convenient, healthy snack and lunchbox options this time of year is a win-win for busy families and retailers looking to drive incremental sales.
Where’s the best store for produce shopping? With so many factors to consider, columnist Armand Lobato shares a tale about finding his answer to this regularly asked question.
Cause marketing campaign highlights easy summer produce-centric recipes and inspiration.