Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

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

That hodgepodge of fixtures collecting dust in storage can be a merchandising vault that can help reset a produce department, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

While a brix measurement offers a detail about sweetness, going beyond the numbers can keep a customer coming back all summer long, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

In-person events in the relationship-based produce business help keep conversations and creativity flowing among professionals who work throughout the industry, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

We’re now on the threshold of the most intense two to three months of fresh produce sales, says columnist Armand Lobato, who offers guidance on making the most of your summer setup... Read More

Historically, about 40% of produce sales and unit volume at brick-and-mortar grocery stores are from impulse buys, experts say. How do you do that online?.. 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

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

Bad routines drag a produce department down into lethargy. Good routines make all the difference in the world, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

In the ever-present push and pull between produce buyer and supplier, here’s how to tip the scales in your favor... Read More

It's a given that managers want to avoid overtime, but skimping on regular-hour scheduling can be counterproductive, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Innovation is a key theme in this issue. Read about fresh produce vending machines, live-streaming shoppable videos, actionable data analytics, and watermelons winning on social media  — and much more... Read More

There's a lot of critical work that happens in the produce department's backroom, but many do not have an inside perspective of how much happens there — and when it occurs — says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

How has the work ethic evolved through the generations, and what motivates us?.. Read More

While higher education can help further a career, lessons from on-the-job produce experience can also aid in the pursuit of a degree, says columnist Armand Lobato. .. Read More

Produce managers are quintessential coaches, whose words and leadership choices can motivate crew members and elevate the performance of everyone on the team, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Other produce part-timers made excuses to avoid this messy late-shift routine, but columnist Armand Lobato says he thrived on it. .. Read More

Produce display signing is typically a well-honed program — but easy it isn’t, and sign management can quickly regress into chaos if not handled properly, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

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

For many grocery chains, the gross profit list is the pass or fail standard for departments. However, things aren’t always what they seem to be, and they sometimes warrant another look, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

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

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

A leader who gives what is needed to succeed often sees a return in worker moral — and optimal sales, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

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