Produce Retail
The acquisition of Calavo Growers for $26.05 per share unites two major North American avocado and fresh produce companies into a stronger, vertically integrated global network.
With National Mushroom Month moving to June, the Mushroom Council shares tips to boost sales.
Displaying fruits and vegetables in their natural state helps instill the idea to customers that your store is indeed fresh, yet produce departments rarely make the effort.
Driven by a volatile cocktail of geopolitical conflicts and skyrocketing fuel and fertilizer costs, the U.S. fresh produce industry is navigating a hidden crisis where stable retail averages mask a shrinking financial safety net for independent farmers.
Just as the industry itself has evolved, so have technological advancements — even if it takes some time.
Despite a cooler-than-average start, North Carolina sweetpotato growers are leveraging strategic irrigation and recent rainfall to meet a nearly 20% surge in retail demand, fueled by health-conscious consumers and the rising popularity of specialty varieties.
Berries bring several qualities to motivate shoppers to buy, but retailers can enhance purchase possibilities with these tips and techniques.
The retailer has signed leases for smaller-format stores in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia.
The Union City, Calif.-based company is eyeing a potential 50% boost in sales following the first acquisition in its 63-year history, a strategic expansion engineered to master the high-stakes world of just-in-time produce logistics.
Albertsons Cos. has launched the AI-powered Intelligent Quality Control tool that uses computer vision to help distribution center associates more accurately and consistently inspect fresh produce.
Columnist Armand Lobato recalls a trip to the Northwest highlighted by rolling hills and a “water park” for packing fresh cherries and shares how the small fruit has a big impact on the produce aisle.
Hannaford Supermarkets’ latest annual impact data reveals a considerable scale-up in hunger relief and regional investment, totaling millions in direct funding for schools, health initiatives and local farms across five states.
Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of India’s Kay Bee Exports, says the skyrocketing demand for Indian varieties proves that emotional heritage and superior flavor profiles can bypass rational pricing logic.
The Taylor Farms census reveals a highly regionalized retail landscape where search data for bold, functional and “swangy” flavor profiles provides a roadmap for grocery leaders to tailor their fresh assortments to the “30 plants per week” consumer movement.
Columnist Armand Lobato shares how a simple moment helped unlock a big idea.
A new poll reveals that 65% of New Jerseyans favor legislation to ban electronic shelf labels, fearing that the technology enables retailers to use personal data for predatory, instantaneous price hikes.
Retailers can capitalize on the growing popularity of air fryers by positioning fresh potatoes as a convenient, versatile staple for consumers seeking fast and crispy restaurant-quality results at home.
Last week’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show proved once and for all that produce has moved from commodities to lifestyle brands consumers will clamor for.
Retailers and brands are connecting with shoppers through social media, education and a focus on families.
The Midwest grocer has invested in advanced planning technology to better serve customers and support store teams.
Avocados from Peru’s San Diego event is one of three Guac Off activations planned across the U.S. this year, each designed to engage consumers in key markets during peak season.
The former “Queer Eye” star is partnering with Fresh Express to show consumers how to turn convenient salad kits into elevated, restaurant-quality main events.
Avocados From Mexico is celebrating a historic 3% increase over the company’s 2023 record-breaking imports by partnering with actor Diego Boneta to launch a bold new guac collection and a Guaco Truck pop-up in New York City.
Following last year’s implementation of sweeping U.S. tariffs, some Ontario retailers are reporting a sustained “buy domestic” shift among customers who are increasingly prioritizing Canadian produce over American imports as a form of economic sovereignty.
From value-seeking trade-downs at Walmart to the sustainable packaging demands at Whole Foods Market, top retail leaders break down the new playbook for winning in the global produce aisle.
The company says that with the addition of the Kroger banners, it now includes more than 57,000 stores on the platform.
With produce volume set to peak, those who aren’t diligent in securing and properly training extra hands could pay the price, says columnist Armand Lobato.
There are no secrets when produce buyers work from closely packed desks, but it did provide camaraderie and other benefits, explains columnist Armand Lobato.
After a successful pilot program, Harps executive Mike Roberts reveals how small supply chain shifts are creating a permanent lift in produce volume and shopper loyalty.
With favorable crop conditions reported for California fruits like berries, citrus and melons, some major grower-shippers in the state are gearing up for promotions to help boost summer sales.