At The Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum, venture capitalists revealed three macro trends that are positioning the retail produce department as the ultimate destination for data-driven, wellness-focused consumers... Read More
The company celebrated a milestone in its Nourishing Our Neighborhoods initiative by gifting the van to the San Antonio Food Bank, packed with fresh groceries to support families across southwest Texas... Read More
Columnist Armand Lobato notes that in the ongoing battle of attaining or deducting labor hours in the produce department, one question often goes unasked: How will this affect produce department standards?.. Read More
The launch gives Weis customers real-time spend tracking, personalized coupons and seamless loyalty rewards... Read More
The Allentown, Pa., Giant stores have become the first grocers in the region to earn Blue Zones Project Approved status, implementing evidence-based wellness initiatives to make healthy, plant-forward shopping choices easier for the community... Read More
The event, held May 27-29 at the JW Marriott Palm Desert Resort and Spa, brought together industry leaders from across the fresh produce supply chain to showcase innovation and discuss market strategies... Read More
Bjorn’s insights from the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum detail how the company leverages premium genetics, navigates labor and trade challenges and responds to the shifting consumer to drive the category... Read More
Soccer fans can get in on the action with a special offer on thematic Avocados From Mexico bags to celebrate the global sporting event being hosted in North America... Read More
Despite driving billions in annual sales and averaging an astonishing 92 shopping trips a year, the powerful Hispanic demographic is pulling back from fresh produce — and industry experts are sounding the alarm on how retailers must change to win them back... Read More
The limited-edition patriotic packaging celebrates the country’s milestone with tomatoes grown in the U.S... Read More
The boutique berry company has introduced a vibrant identity and innovative approach to premium organic and conventional blueberries... Read More
The acquisition of Calavo Growers for $26.05 per share unites two major North American avocado and fresh produce companies into a stronger, vertically integrated global network. .. Read More
With National Mushroom Month moving to June, the Mushroom Council shares tips to boost sales... Read More
Displaying fruits and vegetables in their natural state helps instill the idea to customers that your store is indeed fresh, yet produce departments rarely make the effort... Read More
Driven by a volatile cocktail of geopolitical conflicts and skyrocketing fuel and fertilizer costs, the U.S. fresh produce industry is navigating a hidden crisis where stable retail averages mask a shrinking financial safety net for independent farmers... Read More
Just as the industry itself has evolved, so have technological advancements — even if it takes some time... Read More
Despite a cooler-than-average start, North Carolina sweetpotato growers are leveraging strategic irrigation and recent rainfall to meet a nearly 20% surge in retail demand, fueled by health-conscious consumers and the rising popularity of specialty varieties... Read More
Berries bring several qualities to motivate shoppers to buy, but retailers can enhance purchase possibilities with these tips and techniques... Read More
By shifting from late-day, expiration-driven discounts to proactive, morning markdowns fueled by real-time sell-through data, U.S. grocery retailers can transform avoidable produce shrink into a powerful lever for both financial discipline and environmental sustainability... Read More
The retailer has signed leases for smaller-format stores in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia... Read More
Columnist Armand Lobato recalls a trip to the Northwest highlighted by rolling hills and a “water park” for packing fresh cherries and shares how the small fruit has a big impact on the produce aisle... Read More
The Union City, Calif.-based company is eyeing a potential 50% boost in sales following the first acquisition in its 63-year history, a strategic expansion engineered to master the high-stakes world of just-in-time produce logistics... Read More
Albertsons Cos. has launched the AI-powered Intelligent Quality Control tool that uses computer vision to help distribution center associates more accurately and consistently inspect fresh produce... Read More
Hannaford Supermarkets’ latest annual impact data reveals a considerable scale-up in hunger relief and regional investment, totaling millions in direct funding for schools, health initiatives and local farms across five states... Read More
Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of India’s Kay Bee Exports, says the skyrocketing demand for Indian varieties proves that emotional heritage and superior flavor profiles can bypass rational pricing logic... Read More
