Produce Retail
The Glennville, Ga.-based grower says the new look enhances brand and product recognition, as well as highlights “the premium essence” of its Vidalia onions.
A new 57-page report from the USDA looks at concentration and competition in U.S. agribusiness, including food retailing.
The Soledad, Calif.-based company will debut five SKUs under the Josie’s Organics brand at the 2023 OPS in Monterey, Calif.
That hodgepodge of fixtures collecting dust in storage can be a merchandising vault that can help reset a produce department, says columnist Armand Lobato.
This year the asparagus trade organization created opportunities to connect with consumers through digital, in-store and collaborative marketing campaigns.
Fabbri Group, an international specialist in automatic food packaging systems, is partnering with Bizerba to provide a comprehensive solution for weighing, pricing, packaging and labeling processes.
Boosting optimism in the economy, June retail prices showed year-over-year inflation slowed to 3%.
The summer promotion will offer shoppers a chance to win prizes and feature a variety of content and campaigns to boost South African citrus.
Hydroponic spinach and leafy greens grower BrightFarms has penned an exclusive licensing deal with a fellow indoor grower, Element Farms, to launch a branded spinach line across 190 Giant Co. stores.
A produce manager should encourage staff to do not only what’s expected, but exceed expectations, to benefit themselves, other shifts — and customers, says columnist Armand Lobato.
From its exquisite “floral boutique” to its robust seasonal displays to its freshly misted wet rack, this AJ’s Fine Foods in Scottsdale, Ariz., is retail theater at its finest.
Food 4 Less/Foods Co. recently marked its 35th anniversary by making a donation to Los Angeles Southwest Community College in support of its food pantry and hunger relief efforts.
KeHE Distributors, a distributor of natural, organic, specialty and fresh products, says it has “learned to navigate” the ever-evolving distribution landscape through a focus on pick rates, fill rates and flexibility.
Global specialty produce is a large category, but consumers unfamiliar with these items may hesitate to add them to their cart. That’s where signage, packaging and informed associates can help bridge the gap.
The new Thanksgiving Tracker from Circana suggests retailers should consider the power of promotions in maximizing produce sales and more this holiday.
Florida locations of Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix Super Markets Inc. will participate in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Fresh From Florida program during the coming year.
For the avocado category to see continued growth at retail, it needs a strong presence around the perimeter of the store — not just the produce department, says Alvaro Luque, president and CEO of Avocados From Mexico.
The “Remember, They’re Wonderful” campaign’s TV spots put an emphasis on the word “Wonderful” on the bag — and what consumers should expect inside.
So often in produce, a merchandising challenge or an issue can be identified by tearing things down to the mat, metaphorically speaking, and starting over, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Bako Sweet is offering tips for and partnering with retailers to transform holiday produce displays.
It’s still December, but suppliers of avocados and avocado-related products say it’s not too early to start making plans for 2024 Super Bowl promotions.
The trade organization says it recognizes the dominance of Mexican avocados during this time of year and goes all out to help retailers score big returns by promoting the fruit.
Retailers can add to the excitement of the Super Bowl by enhancing their avocado categories with some innovative product tie-ins.
After a produce show ends, the work begins with developing your new contacts into strong business relationships — and there’s a surefire way to make a great early impression, columnist Armand Lobato explains.
Consumer retail prices in November were up 3.1% compared to a year ago, down slightly from the 3.2% annual inflation rate reported in October.
Alex Kalausich, produce lead for the fresh foods group at Circana, kicked off this year’s Global Organic Produce Expo with a look at fresh produce trends and how those trends apply specifically to the organic market.
Competition checks are an integral part of understanding your business and seeing how other stores are doing. Columnist Armand Lobato offers some observations to include in your checklist.
The Hass Avocado Board survey shares insight into shopper behavior and the opportunities for bagged fruit in the retail space.
ShopRite says it is the nation’s first grocery retailer to implement Phononic’s second-generation Active Cooling Solutions totes, which are used to pick, store and stage online orders and save space in-store.
Here’s what recent retail sales show and what experts see shaping 2024.