Produce Retail
The COVID-19 pandemic reduced big gatherings for the Thanksgiving holiday, but retail produce sales data showed fresh produce continued to show strong gains compared with year-ago levels.
Organics Unlimited, the San Diego-based grower and distributor of organic tropical fruit, now offers Fair Trade Certified™ label organic bananas for its customers.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council’s new strategic positioning and call-to-action, Grab a Boost of Blue, officially kicks off this month with a comprehensive marketing campaign.
One of the big focal points of those managing a retail operation is to have plenty of stock on hand to maximize sales.
Prepared to be the star of the show, the apple with the extraordinary culinary attributes is ready to shine during two upcoming holidays: National Pinata Day and Cinco de Mayo.
LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, announces a limited-time offering of pink packaging for the Darling Clementine® line ahead of Valentine’s Day.
The COVID-19 pandemic closed a few doors and opened a few windows for Texas produce operators.
PEI Potatoes will be on the small screen once again this year, with a brand new message and commercial.
The Oppenheimer Group is expanding its Ocean Spray branded grape program, adding Southern Hemisphere fruit to expand to year-round availability with the label.
Pummelo, oranges and strawberries carried the top three spots on PMG for the third week in a row, while lettuce rose three places to No. 4, and apples gained four spots to complete the top 5.
Just as quick-service restaurants use enticing menu board images to drive sales, retailers are relying on the same concept to capture the attention of shoppers seeking a suitable side dish.
Chiquita is continuing its mission of highlighting the fun side of healthy living in the new year by launching a limited-edition Sticker Series focused on the benefits of Chiquita bananas.
In what some are calling the St. Valentine’s Day massacre, an extended period of cold weather destroyed some crops in Texas and damaged others in mid-February.
The trends of more meals being consumed at home and more people focusing on health continued in January and boosted retail produce sales 9.7% compared to 2019.
Santa Maria, Calif.-based Gold Coast Packing is now offering 2-pound packs of value-added vegetables in response to new consumer shopping patterns.
A new partnership between Carlisle, Pa.-based The Giant Co. and HowGood will provide environmental and social impact ratings for products in the retailer’s online store.
Now in its second year, the COVID-19 pandemic has given a boost to packaging sales, marketers agree.
Catch up on the news of the week, from the blueberry imports investigation decision to the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention to a new organic report, in this latest episode of Packer Insight.
The United Fresh Produce Association is offering web seminars on Feb. 23 and Feb. 25 that will take a deep dive into foodservice and retail sales trends.
The COVID-19 pandemic created higher costs and higher stress for Ontario greenhouse growers.
With the deadline to submit public comments looming, there is much to be commended in the Food and Drug Administration’s 199-page proposed Food Traceability rule (FSMA 204).
Each region in the U.S. has unique markets with a variety of retailers. Here is a breakdown of each unique market.
Whole Foods Market is celebrating “Women Makers Raising the Bar,” highlighting some of the women makers, career changers, and industry leaders who inspire and motivate others, according to a news release.
With a big boost from “super” shoppers, avocado consumption continues to grow.
There’s a new leader on PMG. Blueberries vaulted into the No. 1 spot the week of March 1 after a long stretch out of the top 20 fruits and vegetables.
Stemilt is back with another edition of its Fruit Tracker™ Fast Facts The Cast series to highlight total U.S. apple and pear category performance based on retail scan data from the latest 12 weeks ending February 21.
A multi-year partnership between Albertsons and Google will leverage the latter’s artificial intelligence tools and other technologies with the goal of creating a more convenient shopping experience.
Houston-based MountainKing is introducing new marketing support for its Butter Reds.
Greenhouses, vertical farms and hybrid systems continue to attract investment at a much greater scale than in previous decades.
Catch up quick on the news of the week with this latest episode of Packer Insight. Watch for the recap, and then get more details on each of the following topics at the links below.