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For the four-week period ending Oct. 3, total U.S. avocado dollar sales were up 2.2% to $175.7 million, adding $3.8 million to the category compared with the prior year.
Keasbey, N.J.-based Wakefern Food Corp. has upped its commitment to reusable plastic containers (RPCs).
Inflation is making itself at home in the American economy.
“There’s a dozen other people lined up for just a couple of management positions. What makes you different from everyone else?”
Consumers this winter are facing the seasonal blahs coupled with the effects of the global pandemic.
The Chicago retail scene remains strong, despite a few tweaks sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Craig Carlson, president/CEO of Chicago-based Carlson Produce Consulting LLC.
The historical Maryland’s Best Expo, now in its 18th year, will once again give buyers from supermarkets, schools, foodservice operations and food distributors a chance to mingle with farmers and other food producers.
Schnuck Markets, Inc. and the American Red Cross today announced that Schnucks customers and the company donated $125,000 to support Midwest tornado victims.
Transportation woes continue to haunt Northeast shippers as trucks remain hard to come by and freight rates skyrocket because of rising fuel costs and a scarcity of drivers.
Pure Green Farms is running a 2-week long social media contest on Facebook and Instagram, where consumers can enter to win a year’s supply of lettuce.
As Honeycrisp volume is down this year, SweeTango is a premium substitution and is primed for promotion, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers.
Mission Produce’s AvoIntel blog highlights avocados as the ultimate game-day snack this football season, with record-breaking sales, fan-favorite guacamole and strategic promotions driving their popularity nationwide.
After another less-than-thrilling quarter, Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market Inc. said it plans to focus on what its core “Whole Foodies” want.
Its initial forecast for 2018 calls for a modest rise in retail food prices.
Partnering with retailers to promote their product can spur demand and boost sales, many Michigan apple grower-shippers have found.
Despite massive market disruptions and supply chain problems with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. per capita availability of fresh vegetables rose 1.2% in 2020, new statistics from the USDA show.
The Salisbury, N.C.-based grocer is bringing local produce even closer to home with its continually expanding Local Goodness program.
Known around the world as a place to buy affordable groceries and more, Walmart says it sees inflation driving shoppers from a variety of income levels to its stores, as consumers prioritize spending.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers is back on the road this year with The Great American Rave Race, according to a news release.
Consumers are not cutting back on their organic produce purchases despite rising costs because of inflation. In fact, shoppers have doubled down on their commitment to buying these fresh fruits and vegetables.
CHICAGO — With apologies to Mother Nature, there is just one boss for apple marketers and retailers, one Walmart executive believes.
With the World Cup soccer tournament set to begin in November, Avocados From Mexico and Mexican chip maker Takis have created a new marketing campaign that should score with guacamole fans.
CHICAGO — Describing how consumers are adjusting their shopping habits in response to inflation, retail consultant Tom Barnes outlined strategies for success for marketers and retailers.
With three-year revenue growth of 1,385%, the Indianapolis-based Market Wagon has been ranked No. 450 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 annual list.
Consumers are adjusting purchases of food in response to inflation, according to the latest Rabobank North American Agribusiness Review.
Upon Bertram’s transition, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer John Ruane has been appointed interim president.
The USDA’s new forecast for retail grocery inflation in 2022 tops 10%, close to three times the 3.5% inflation rate in 2021.
Seattle-based Strella Biotechnology has announced the launch of its automated quality management platform for retailers.
Pears are skewing toward younger consumers and the Pear Bureau Northwest is designing media campaigns to speak to them, says Kevin Moffitt, president and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest.