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.
Fresh Del Monte Produce has joined the Science Based Targets initiative and plans to work with SBTi to establish an emissions reduction goal for 2030.
Providence, R.I.-based United Natural Foods has committed to setting emissions reduction targets for its operations and its supply chain in an effort to combat climate change.
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has a new membership program that includes use of delivery and express pickup services plus exclusive deals and other benefits.
Salinas, Calif.-based D’Arrigo California has released a holiday e-book with more than a dozen broccoli rabe recipes for families to make this season.
Fresh produce has been winning the war for the pocketbook, but will it continue?
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California garlic harvest will begin by mid-June, but COVID-19-related demand is expected to keep market conditions firm in the weeks ahead.
Avocados saw a resurgence in early May, according to the Hass Avocado Board’s latest report on sales during the pandemic.
Consumers will flock to stores for Northwest cherries, and they will have plenty of choices, marketers say.
From recognizing the importance of small moments of fun to donating services to help consumers, companies are finding ways to respond in the crisis.
A University of Florida survey on COVID-19’s effects on the state’s agriculture industry shows that most operations continue to operate, and expect to weather the long-term effects of the pandemic.
Santa Barbara,Calif.-based Apeel Sciences has announced $250 million in new financing, and endorsements from Oprah Winfrey and Katy Perry. The financial boosts brings the company’s valuation to more than $1 billion.
Haitian mangoes maintained their lead on The Packer’s PMG the week of May 18, and cherries claimed the second spot.
The United Fresh Produce Association will be presenting the data from its latest FreshFacts on Retail report, covering the first quarter of 2020, with a web seminar.
New package options are on tap for McFarland, Calif.-based Pretty Lady Vineyards.
Yakima, Wash.-based Domex Superfresh Growers has introduced Super Cherry, a jumbo cherry label.
Blame it on the coronavirus.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has a new board of directors for 2020-21.
The United Fresh Produce Association is offering a leadership program with Cornell University at the United Fresh LIVE! online event.
Rockit apples, known for their small size, are now available year-round from Chelan Fresh.
The 2020 Georgia watermelon crop is starting in early June.
The Giumarra Cos., Los Angeles, is introducing three premium nectarines under its DulceVida brand.
Sunkist Growers, Valencia, Calif., is celebrating the return of summer citrus and California Valencia oranges with a campaign focusing on “the all-American summer.”
The Produce for Better Health Foundation plans to debut in mid-June a campaign called Celebrate The Roots Of Our Food: Farmers & Growers Salute.
Pineapple grower-importer Chestnut Hill Farms is partnering with Fresh Fruit, a Dominican Republic exporter, to provide organic fair-trade bananas to East Coast and Gulf Coast states.
Five produce managers being recognized this year by United as some of the best in the nation listed partnerships, marketing investment and sampling as key factors in successful new product launches.
The makers of the Wholly Guacamole brand has a new Wholly Avocado Diced Avocado and single-serve Smashed Avocado products.