Retailers can expect “much more” promotable volumes of cherries this season, says Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt, a Mathison family-owned-and-operated grower, packer and shipper of tree fruit... Read More
Adjusted for inflation, grocery store food and alcohol sales declined 2.3% in 2022 compared with 2021, according to a new Food Expenditure report from the USDA... Read More
How much money is being lost if only 44% of food promotion plans sent down from corporate are executed accurately at the store level?.. Read More
Expanding its grab-and-go salad kit offerings, Montana-based controlled environment agriculture grower Local Bounti has added antibiotic-free chicken to two kits available this summer at Pacific Northwest retailers. .. Read More
The new Ask Instacart search tool is designed to make meal planning easier, faster and more inspiring for grocery shoppers... Read More
The Mushroom Council has kicked off its first-ever “Mix It Up With Mushrooms” contest with mainstream food media brand Allrecipes... Read More
The grocer has launched a new creative campaign, logo and packaging to celebrate 60 years of the brand, which includes packaged salads... Read More
In an industry that is a dynamic as it is chaotic, fresh produce industry leaders and mental health advocates have shared resources for managing stressors faced every day. .. 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
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture hosted the Eastern Produce Council's Annual BBQ May 23, at Demarest Farm in Hillsdale, N.J., celebrating a leader's retirement, a scholarship winner and sharing crop updates... Read More
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey indicated 52% of consumers said they purchased fresh grapes in the past year, with consumers in the Midwest reporting the highest level of fresh grape consumption... Read More
The largest citrus fruit isn’t the Sumo citrus, as the name suggests. It’s not the pink, white or ruby red grapefruit either... Read More
Summer's beautiful bounty of produce is about to crop up, so here's some inspiration for merchandising your store displays as the berries and stone fruit start flooding in... Read More
The banana is king, as 63% of consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 said they purchased the tropical fruit in the past year... Read More
The 2023 Retail Produce Managers Award Program recognizes 15 produce managers nationwide for their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction... Read More
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 1, which introduces a series on produce technology, co-hosted with ZAG Technical Services. It's the hidden side of produce, full of challenges and solutions from farm to shelf... Read More
Just ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Walmart has deepened its price cuts for summer grilling promotions, including fresh produce favorites... Read More
The third annual Best of SPS Marketing Awards recognizes excellence in sustainability-focused marketing by the fresh produce industry... 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
Nine inspections of stores in four states operated by Dollar General Corp. and Dolgencorp found unsafe conditions for employees, according to the Department of Labor... Read More
At Austin’s Hot Luck Food and Music Festival, there will be a “Shroom House” experiential collaboration with Wicked Kitchen’s Chef Derek Sarno... Read More
From one-on-one conversations to a host of activities to educational programming and a lively expo floor, the 2023 West Coast Produce Expo at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa had something for everyone... Read More
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Tamara Muruetagoiena looked across the crowd... Read More
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Tamara Muruetagoiena looked across the crowd gathering in the ballroom of the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa. There was much to learn at the two shows hosted by The Packer and PMG... Read More
