We’ve got melon on the brain, and so does the hive mind of social media. These watermelon posts caught our attention. Learn. Imitate... Read More
- Jul 26, 2023
- Watermelons , Produce Education , PMG Produce Market Trends
PRODUCE News
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
The Pleasant Prairie, Wis.-based company has combined two quintessential summertime treats — guacamole and margaritas — to celebrate July’s National Tequila and National Avocado Days... Read More
- Jul 24, 2023
- Produce Marketing , Avocados
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
At the storied Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, N.Y., space is at a premium, which is why longtime tenant E. Armata — a fourth-generation, family-operated produce wholesaler — is celebrating its recent expansion. .. Read More
- Jul 24, 2023
- Produce - General
I was influenced by an influencer during an education session about influencing... Read More
- Jul 21, 2023
- PMG Produce Market Trends , Pineapple
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
In this episode of "Tip of the Iceberg Podcast," learn from Gretchen Grani of Bonduelle Fresh Americas about how the multinational produce company became B Corp Certified. It wasn't easy, she'll tell you... Read More
- Jul 19, 2023
- Podcast , Produce Podcasts , Equitable Food Initiative , Social Responsibility
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
Salinas, Calif.-based Taylor Farms has announced the launch of the company’s newest Snack Packs... Read More
- Jul 18, 2023
- Produce Products
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
Get some useful — and just plain interesting — facts about cherries while they're in peak season... Read More
- Jul 17, 2023
- PMG Produce Products , Cherries , Produce Education
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
