The grocer gives back with a shopper-matching donation program, inviting consumers to join efforts to protect wildlife at the cash register with a topping-off strategy... Read More
- Apr 04, 2023
- PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail , Sustainability
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Amid the white baby grand piano, dozens of chandeliers and a chocolate fountain, members of the Eastern Produce Council met at EPC's John J. Jay McAleavey Annual Gala... Read More
- Apr 03, 2023
- People , Eastern Produce Council , Northeast (U.S.)
We know avocados are popular these days. But you need to know more details for your ordering needs, marketing plans and general strategy... Read More
- Apr 03, 2023
- PMG Data and Research , Avocados , Produce Retail , PMG Produce Products
The Mushroom Council’s April promotion for Earth Month features award-winning, seen-on-TV chefs livestreaming on Kittch.com. The 2022 event reached consumers more than 4 million times... Read More
- Mar 31, 2023
- PMG Foodservice Insight , PMG Produce Market Trends , Foodservice , Mushrooms
You know the saying, "It's not all about you?".. Read More
- Mar 31, 2023
- Podcast , Produce Podcasts , Produce Retail , PMG Data and Research
The O Organics brand of Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons is celebrating its growth and evolution with vibrant new packaging designed to stand out... Read More
- Mar 30, 2023
- PMG Produce Products , Produce Retail , Organics
State Attorney General Kris Mayes has launched an antitrust investigation of the proposed merger, and listening sessions are scheduled for participants to hear directly from those who will be affected by this move... Read More
- Mar 30, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail , Arizona , Pricing
The National Grocers Association created a TV commercial saying the tactics of dominant food retailers are unfair and discriminatory, harming the ability of smaller, locally owned businesses to compete... Read More
- Mar 29, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , PMG Retailer Insight , Governmental Regulations , Produce Retail
The theme of this spring issue is education. If we’re doing our jobs right, we’re learning all the time, day in, day out, year round... Read More
- Mar 28, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
AeroFarms has hired two more produce leaders to support retail and foodservice business. The controlled environment agriculture company, based in Newark, N.J., has farms along the Eastern Seaboard and in Abu Dhabi... Read More
- Mar 27, 2023
- PMG Supplier Spotlight , People , Controlled Environment Agriculture , Foodservice , Produce Retail
Wakefern, which had record sales of more than $18 billion in 2022, is a retailer-owned cooperative including the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners... Read More
- Mar 24, 2023
- PMG Retailer Insight , Northeast (U.S.) , Produce Retail , People
Instacart Marketplace implements random-weight fresh produce ads, featuring specific brands and farms, for all of its grocery partners. .. Read More
- Mar 24, 2023
- PMG Produce Market Trends , PMG Retail Merchandising , Technology - General , Produce Retail
When my friend asked if I wanted to join her volunteer group working in a New York City charity kitchen (with promise of brunch afterwards!), I jumped at the chance for a new adventure. Little did I realize ..... Read More
- Mar 23, 2023
- Nutrition , Social Responsibility , PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
International Fresh Produce Association’s June 7-8 Retail Conference will be in Oak Brook, Ill., in the Chicago area... Read More
- Mar 23, 2023
- Produce Education , Produce Retail , International Fresh Produce Association
Beautiful, produce-filled dishes are inspiring to look at on TikTok, Instagram, magazines and cookbooks, but when it comes down to it, the reality is based on time, money and family... Read More
- Mar 22, 2023
- PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail
Learn the major takeaways from several produce leaders in this final "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode of a 12-part series with Equitable Food Initiative... Read More
- Mar 22, 2023
- Podcast , Produce Podcasts , Equitable Food Initiative , Social Responsibility
Heritage Grocers Group has promoted Eric Stover to division CEO of Cardenas Markets, based in Ontario, Calif. He was formerly the chief merchandising officer... Read More
- Mar 22, 2023
- PMG Retailer Insight , People , Produce Retail
The app provides a free online marketplace for grocery stores, restaurants, caterers, food distributors and corporations to donate surplus food directly to local nonprofits... Read More
- Mar 21, 2023
- PMG Produce Market Trends , Produce Retail , Sustainability , Social Responsibility
I have been writing about food for more than a dozen years and lived within a three-hour drive from the Florida Keys for more than 30 years. How could I have never done this?.. Read More
- Mar 20, 2023
- Limes , PMG Produce Products , Produce Research , Produce Retail
The multiyear partnership will include a returning sponsorship of Old-Timers’ Day, collective community outreach and special FreshDirect promotions for Yankees fans across the tri-state area... Read More
- Mar 20, 2023
- PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail
The threats to independent retailers and the produce industry are relentless. John Ross, CEO of the Independent Grocers Association, or IGA, tackled some of these issues... Read More
- Mar 20, 2023
- PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail
Vidalia onions are available for a limited time each year, between April through early September. The pack date is determined by soil and weather conditions during the growing season... Read More
- Mar 17, 2023
- PMG Supplier Spotlight , Produce Marketing , Onions
Can you do better than Brian's citrus display — or Kasalya's potato display? Take pics of your produce displays and enter the contest to inspire others, and for bragging rights, of course... Read More
- Mar 17, 2023
- PMG Retail Merchandising , Merchandising , Produce Retail
