Even if a manger insists the produce team “knows what to do,” operation standards essentially don’t exist if they aren’t defined in writing — and not doing that can lead to breakdowns later on, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
The regional supermarket is investing $110 million to build modernized Rochester, N.Y., facilities and consolidate distribution operations, expanding capacity without employee layoffs... Read More
To capitalize on retail berry market growth, the Chicago-based company is launching a modernized visual identity and transparent packaging designed to strengthen brand recognition and consumer trust at retail... Read More
CPMA leadership urges U.S. exporters to look past political rhetoric as changing shopper habits and domestic infrastructure investments reshape northern demand... Read More
Kroger and Hy-Vee are leveraging point-of-sale incentives and health-focused campaigns to drive consumer wellness, offering everything from fresh produce discounts and virtual dietitian access to heart-health fundraising at checkout... Read More
Even if a store doesn’t have a healthy budget for new merchandising tools, a specialist can still go big by making more out of the resources on hand, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
Because fresh produce lacks long-term storage and futures hedging, retail buyers must ditch rigid sourcing calendars and build flexible supplier partnerships to navigate constant market shocks... Read More
The International Fresh Produce Association points to next steps in detection and traceability... Read More
From overcoming consumer awareness barriers to expanding year-round usage, inside the brand’s insights-led strategy set to drive a “2X in 5” growth trajectory... Read More
As families swap processed snacks for whole-food nutrition, Zespri’s “Jam-Packed” campaign gives retailers the tools to capture high-growth sales during back-to-school season and beyond... Read More
The grocer’s deli sales rose significantly after production planning moved off paper and onto Afresh’s AI platform, and the grocer is now expanding that platform across produce, deli, meat and bakery... Read More
By adapting to a three-week accelerated harvest timeline through high-impact branding, robust postharvest protocols and strategic merchandising, California table grape shippers are positioning domestic supply to lead autumn produce sets... Read More
The recent cyclospora outbreak in fresh lettuce didn’t just hurt produce sales; it crippled overall grocery foot traffic and retail spend across the store. Circana’s Jonna Parker unpacks the road to recovery... Read More
Fretting over the impending quarter-end inventory? Columnist Armand Lobato offers a few ways to ease the stress... Read More
The East Coast shipper is expanding fall production across North Carolina, Georgia and Florida... Read More
The industry has spent decades perfecting how to grow and ship a commodity and almost no time building a brand around it, says guest columnist Ruth Villalonga of Villa Communications, who offers advice on what produce can do to fix that... Read More
Food Lion debuts exclusive violet corn at 500+ stores for Labor Day. Grown in Virginia, this limited-time crop packs twice the sweetness of traditional sweet corn for late-summer grilling... Read More
Discover how retailers can reverse declining produce sales among high-value Hispanic shoppers by tuning into The Packer’s new on-demand webinar, “Billions in the Basket,” featuring actionable, year-round engagement strategies from industry experts... Read More
AFP has teamed with the Indianapolis Colts and Meijer for a football-season partnership celebrating avocados as the ultimate superfood and guacamole as football’s No. 1 snack... Read More
Peruvian sweet onions have cemented their status as the off-season gold standard for Vidalias, keeping category volume high through seamless merchandising, flexible display formats and strategic holiday cross-promotions... Read More
Retailers shouldn’t rush a fall transition in the produce department, as the sales window for high-margin summer favorites extends longer than you might think, says columnist Armand Lobato. .. Read More
After categorywide disruption from cyclospora outbreaks, the Bonduelle Americas CEO urges retail buyers to look beyond unit price, arguing that chasing the lowest purchase price creates systemic risks for retail brands, growers and consumer confidence... Read More
Specialty produce drives late-summer sales while transitioning retail displays seamlessly into autumn... Read More
Following a strong early harvest, the brand is leveraging new-crop momentum and targeted PR to push medjool dates beyond seasonal holiday peaks into everyday snacking routines... Read More
A new report from Intouch Insight shows that the produce department acts as a direct indicator of overall store health, with 71% of consumers agreeing that a grocer’s produce reputation dictates where they shop... Read More
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