Produce Retail
It’s in every produce department, but the popular fruit’s many varieties and visual versatility make it ripe for dynamic displays.
What makes a good retail partnership? A panel of retailers discussed what they really want — and don’t want — from vendors at GOPEX 2024.
Schnucks has begun major renovations while expanding produce departments at Florissant, Miss., and St. Louis locations.
The time is now for retail promotions of Mexican produce, distributors say.
Episode 70 of the Trader Joe’s Podcast reveals the winners of its 15th Annual Customer Choice Awards, including the top 5 picks in the produce category.
The Fresco y Más banner, including all 28 stores and four pharmacies, was sold to Fresco Retail Group LLC, an investment group strategically focused on food and grocery.
The retail giant says it plans to build or convert 150-plus stores and remodel 650 others, introducing sustainable features, creating jobs and enhancing the shopping experience.
Dorot Farm has introduced baby carrots for U.S. customers, partnering with California growers. Shipment starts next month, and a showcase is planned for Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
Food prices are expected to continue to slow in 2024, according to a new Food Price Outlook report.
Citing “significant and lasting challenges in the retail environment,” 99 Cents Only Stores LLC will close all 371 of its stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas.
The retailer has partnered with four other grocers to invest $125 million in start-ups and scale-ups over five years with the aim to transform grocery retail and address sustainability challenges.
Axiom Cloud recently closed on funding intended to accelerate the deployment of its artificial intelligence-powered module that detects refrigerant leaks without requiring any new onsite hardware or sensors.
The Foundation for Fresh Produce announces the guest list for its Consumer Connection Conference in Phoenix, featuring retail dietitians, foodservice experts and influencers.
FMI exec Andy Harig highlights the March Consumer Price Index, showing no increase in food-at-home prices. Yet, challenges like volatile energy costs persist, affecting grocery prices, he says.
To learn top tips for merchandising and displays that drive Cinco de Mayo avocado sales, The Packer turned to the experts at the California Avocado Commission.
The omnichannel grocer says it is focussing on fresh, affordable food this World Health Day, highlighting its Guiding Stars program; buy one, give-back campaigns; and local sourcing for healthier choices.
Verdant Technologies is partnering with Sobeys Inc. on an innovation to eliminate ice from the Canadian grocer’s broccoli supply chain.
Holding the No. 99 position, the full-line grocery store in Northern California’s latest recognition marked its 18th year on the list.
The program offers enhanced benefits, including double points earning, automatic cash off and personalized deals for Albertsons Cos.’ 38 million loyalty members across its stores.
As Cinco de Mayo approaches, produce companies and retailers are preparing promotions to boost sales of fresh fixings for guacamole, tacos, burritos and other Mexican food favorites.
Pricing is important to shoppers, especially during inflation, but is it the overwhelming factor? Columnist Armand Lobato shares the top grocery store preferences that he’s heard from customers over the years.
Tops Friendly Markets says it has completed the transition of five New York stores it acquired in April from Supermarket Management Inc., a longtime franchise partner.
Dips and sauces are an easy way for consumers to add flavor, according to market research company Mintel. Shoppers are looking for interesting flavors, and real ingredients and plant-based products are gaining momentum.
Older age groups tend to be more frequent buyers of carrots, with 70.7% of those aged 60 and older and 66.7% of those aged 50-59 reporting purchases, compared with 46.9% of those aged 18-29.
The San Francisco-based GrubMarket says this move broadens the functionality of GrubAssist, WholesaleWare and other products in its portfolio.
This is the first national grocery retailer to offer delivery from nearly 1,800 stores as part of Grubhub’s Marketplace.
AFP has reprised its multitactical and multifaceted lifestyle campaign again this year, but with a host of new activations strategically designed to reach the most diverse audience of existing and new avocado consumers.
The retailer says it will leverage Agritask’s remote sensing and data analytics to make more informed decisions on sourcing cherries and blackberries.
Retailers — and consumers — looking to liven up their melon menus continue to turn to the specialty category.
With the theme of “Comin’ in Hot” the organization’s inaugural display contest sought to increase demand and interest in Florida sweet corn.