Produce Retail
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.
Hoping to entice consumers to put more fresh produce in their morning back-to-school routines, the Los Alamitos, Calif.-based company is promoting a variety of breakfast recipes featuring fruit and vegetables.
The companies say the planned acquisition will unite both brands to deliver a more sustainable grocery experience, and put the combined business on track to cross $1 billion in sales by early 2024.
FMI — The Food Industry Association’s new industry survey, “The Food Retailing Industry Speaks,” finds that retailers and suppliers face a multitude of challenges, along with opportunity.
A look at Fortune’s recently released 2022 Best Workplaces in Retail list, reveals the top 20 retailers leading in attracting and retaining talent.
In a campaign called “Mushrooms are the Answer,” the Mushroom Council will use National Mushroom Month in September and weeks after to showcase the many benefits of mushrooms.
Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit Co. has announced the marketer will have Sugar Bee apples for the 2022 crop marketing season.
Watsonville, Calif.-based Driscoll’s has launched its latest digital projects to help inform consumers about the brand’s high-flavor strawberry options.
Beginning this fall, Sprouts shoppers can visit the DoorDash mobile app or website, where they can choose to have their fresh produce and groceries delivered on-demand or later in the week.
Average annual consumer expenditures rose 9.1% in 2021, including a massive 13.4% increase in expenditures on food, a new report reveals.
Food prices are still hot to handle, the latest Consumer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates.
Honeybear Brands is bringing back its “All the Feels” price look-up (PLUs) fruit stickers for a limited time this fall, says Kristi Harris, Honeybear Brands brand manager.
Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales but decreased in volume sales from July 2021 - June 2022, compared to the same timeframe a year ago.
The Kroger Co. and Home Chef, a subsidiary of the Cincinnati-based grocer, have collaborated with television host Rachael Ray to bring a new line of meal kits to Kroger stores and banners.
Mixing things up in the produce department can help boost sales and a store’s reputation, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Retail giant looks to double down on automated e-grocery solutions with purchase of Alert Innovations.
Sometimes long stretches of travel between the stores gave co-workers ample time to talk about store issues, and produce ones, of course.
Fresh Solutions Network, exclusive farmers and suppliers of the Side Delights brand of fresh potatoes and onions, invite retailers who want to see the new packaging line in person to join us at booth no. 2162.
What got columnist Armand Lobato’s produce-passion nerve glowing red? Read on to find out.
As two of the nation’s largest supermarket chains announce plans to merge, what is the potential impact to the fresh produce industry?
The government’s latest inflation report shows higher food prices continue to hound consumers, with grocery food prices in September up 13% compared with a year ago.