The Arizona-based produce broker, shipper and wholesaler received Whole Foods Market’s annual supplier award that recognizes 15 brands that raise the bar for quality, innovation, value and social responsibility... Read More
Kiwifruit isn’t for everyone, but 18% of consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey said they purchased kiwifruit in the past year... Read More
United Natural Foods Inc. will eliminate 150 roles — mostly managers and supervisors — as part of its consolidation of four operating regions into three: East, Central and West... Read More
Any organization that deals with fresh produce works to meet both their external and internal customer needs — and that includes how its operations handle delivery delays, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
We've added a new prize, a new judge and want you to take some photos of your produce displays and send them to us to enter the fast-approaching contest... Read More
Overall year-over-year consumer inflation fell from 4.9% in April to 4% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More
Twenty-eight percent of consumers polled in Fresh Trends 2023 said they purchased cantaloupes in the past year... Read More
Thirty-seven percent of consumers polled in The Packer's Fresh Trends 2023 survey said they purchased fresh celery in the past year... Read More
For the dad who loves vegetables or the dad who loves grilling, there’s an affordable, convenient option this Father’s Day from Kroger Delivery, the retailer says... Read More
Twenty-nine percent of all consumers said they purchased cherries in the past year, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023... Read More
The process for gaining organic certification can be long, hard and financially unfeasible for many growers, so San Francisco-based food-tech firm GrubMarket is working on helping, starting in California... Read More
A proposed merger between Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. and Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. Inc. could have a significant effect on the Southern California retail scene, a consultant says... Read More
Here’s how a hit instrumental song serves as a warning in the produce department... Read More
The brand says the revamped website features an enhanced experience for shoppers while serving as a resource to highlight sweet potatoes from the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. .. Read More
Attendees gained several takeaways from the Retail Conference, held June 6-8 by the International Fresh Produce Association in a suburb of Chicago... Read More
American Cookware and the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board are launching “Cooking the American Dream”, a social campaign that celebrates American-crafted cookware with Michigan asparagus. .. Read More
The new deadline for entering the next PMG Produce Artist Award Series contest is June 15. Don't miss your chance to show your great merchandising displays... Read More
This summer, Georgia Grown will launch a program with Chicago-based IGA Inc. that will place Georgia Grown signage in 160 supermarkets in the Southeast region... Read More
Carrots have a big place at America’s kitchen table, and The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey reinforces that assertion. .. Read More
According to Fresh Trends 2023, 46% of consumers reported fresh cucumber purchases in the past year... Read More
Seventeen percent of all consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey indicated they purchased Brussels sprouts in the past year... Read More
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey found that 43% of consumers reported purchasing broccoli in the past year... Read More
How you open a new or remodeled store can say a lot to customers. Columnist Armand Lobato gives his thoughts on how to make a great first impression... Read More
With imports now accounting for nearly 60% of total blueberry supplies, blueberry consumption has seen big gains in recent years... Read More
The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board is celebrating what makes asparagus from the Great Lake State so special in a video series that highlights growers and the culinary attributes of the summer vegetable... Read More