Allegiance Retail Services, an Iselin, N.J.-based retailer-owned grocery co-op, has added three Rhode Island Brigido’s Fresh Markets to its roster of independently owned supermarkets... Read More
- Aug 01, 2023
- Produce Retail
Retail News
What is "Girl Dinner," why should produce companies care, and what is troubling about this summer's viral social media trend?.. Read More
- Jul 31, 2023
- PMG Produce Market Trends , Produce Retail
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey found that 58% of respondents said they purchased tomatoes in the past year... Read More
- Jul 28, 2023
- Tomatoes , PMG Fresh Trends , Produce Retail
PepsiCo and Walmart say they aim to support regenerative agriculture across more than 2 million acres of farmland in the U.S. and Canada... Read More
- Jul 28, 2023
- Sustainability , Produce Retail
Zespri is taking its “Taste the Obsession” consumer campaign to a new level by offering consumers a chance to win a trip to New Zealand to visit its orchards and meet its passionate growers... Read More
- Jul 28, 2023
- Merchandising , Produce Retail , Kiwifruit
What brand loyalty? Constrained budgets increase deal-seeking behavior and the importance of a seamless omnichannel experience. There’s more, of course... Read More
- Jul 27, 2023
- PMG Data and Research , PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail
The natural and organic grocer’s impact report is showcasing achievements in reducing carbon footprint, agriculture, responsible sourcing and supporting employees. .. Read More
- Jul 27, 2023
- Produce Retail , PMG Retailer Insight , Sustainability , Social Responsibility
Taking steps to minimizing food waste not only helps reduce shrink, but it also means fresher produce with a longer shelf life at the consumer’s home, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
- Jul 26, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
When it comes to moving the needle on fresh produce consumption through foodservice, personalization and convenience are key, as is a healthy dose of wow factor... Read More
- Jul 26, 2023
- Foodservice , Produce Retail
In their first year of collaboration, the Landover, Md.-based grocer and West Concord, Mass.-based impact tech company have mitigated nearly 1,400 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions... Read More
- Jul 25, 2023
- Sustainability , Produce Retail
Food prices also are expected to continue to decelerate but not decline in 2024, according to a new USDA report... Read More
- Jul 25, 2023
- Produce Retail
Dole Food Co. is calling upon its top banana and pineapple to help families jump back into the back-to-school routine in the most fun way ever... Read More
- Jul 25, 2023
- Produce Retail , Bananas , Pineapple
Flexing its branded produce power, Driscoll's has secured a spot among the top 10 retail grocery brands based on data from Circana Integrated Fresh Market Advantage, Food, for the 52 weeks ending May 21, 2023... Read More
- Jul 25, 2023
- Strawberries , Produce Retail , Blackberries
Many of the shoppers retail dietitian April Sins speaks with don’t realize what a great source bell peppers are for vitamin C... Read More
- Jul 24, 2023
- Produce Retail , Peppers Bell , PMG Retailer Insight
The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice’s proposed update to its merger-enforcement guidelines scrutinizes buyer power... Read More
- Jul 20, 2023
- Governmental Regulations , PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
In the event of a recession, consumers say they would cut back most on steak, pork and dining out, a survey reports... Read More
- Jul 19, 2023
- Produce Retail
Overnight produce receiving isn’t for everyone, but it can solve many problems for stores with once particular issue in their layout, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
- Jul 19, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
From Massachusetts to Georgia, Bowery’s vertically grown produce is now available through a newly expanded partnership with Amazon Fresh... Read More
- Jul 18, 2023
- Controlled Environment Agriculture , Produce Retail
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Bako Sweet has announced a collaboration with DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight... Read More
- Jul 18, 2023
- Produce Retail
SpartanNash's largest-ever Food Solutions Expo showcases supply chain and merchandising transformations, enhanced independent customer support services and ongoing focus on customer success... Read More
- Jul 18, 2023
- Produce Retail , Other Events , PMG Retailer Insight
We know companies provide recipes for the products they sell. So, let's spotlight some good ones we see from produce retailers... Read More
- Jul 18, 2023
- Produce Retail , PMG Retailer Insight
Oftentimes, evening shoppers get the leftovers, the picked-over product. The wet wall is drowned, the mango pyramid collapsed and the salad Picasso looks like mud now... Read More
- Jul 17, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail , PMG Retail Merchandising , Merchandising
Nominate someone for our annual Produce Retailer of the Year award — because they're awesome and deserve celebration... Read More
- Jul 14, 2023
- Awards , Produce Retail
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey showed that watermelon remains popular among shoppers. See how that looks across various consumer segments... Read More
- Jul 14, 2023
- Watermelons , PMG Fresh Trends , Produce Retail
The Foundation For Fresh Produce is making participation in its September campaign easy for the industry by creating a 2023 National Fruits and Vegetables Month Toolkit... Read More