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
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 showed 18% of all consumers polled said they bought nectarines in the past year... Read More
A majority of shoppers with a limited budget who were polled by Purdue University in May are shopping at dollar stores, even for food items... Read More
The Packer's Fresh Trends 2023 survey showed 39% of consumers indicated fresh lemon purchases in the past year... Read More
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 indicated that 59% of all consumers said they purchased onions in the past year... Read More
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey indicated that 46% of all consumers purchased oranges last year... Read More
For the little grocery store standing on its own, there's no data division providing insights that direct produce business decisions. Resources are limited. So, startups are brainstorming solutions... 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
Don’t miss opportunities to branch out and grow your produce sales in nontraditional markets... Read More
California’s Oceanside Pole says it’s ready to harvest the season’s first vine-ripened tomatoes at the end of June alongside exclusive marketer Oppy. .. Read More
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 reported that 28% of consumers said they purchased limes in the previous year... Read More
In partnership with keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, the retailer’s funding to 23 recipients goes toward projects focused on food waste prevention, reduction and recovery... Read More
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 revealed that 26% of consumers said they purchased mangoes in the past year... Read More
Steve Mayer was promoted to president of Bashas’ Operating Cos., announced June 14, at a grand opening ceremony that also celebrated Bashas’ new headquarters in Chandler, Ariz... Read More
A focus on fresh, affordable food and an enhanced digital strategy has proven a successful combination, says The Kroger Co., which reported its first quarter 2023 results without fuel on June 15... Read More
Los Angeles-based Melissa’s World Variety Produce kicked off the summer season by bringing back its popular Camping Essentials product line... Read More
Measuring bulk lettuce purchases (not packaged), Fresh Trends 2023 found that 41% of all consumers said they purchased bulk lettuce in the past year... Read More
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Grocery retail is transforming to meet the changing ways consumers shop and the technology created to meet these demands. But how does this affect fresh produce at retail?.. Read More
Watsonville, Calif.-based Monterey Mushrooms is launching its Sizzling Sautés new product line this summer... Read More
The Arizona-based produce broker, shipper and wholesaler received Whole Foods Market’s annual supplier award that recognizes 15 brands that raise the bar for quality, innovation, value and social responsibility... Read More
Kiwifruit isn’t for everyone, but 18% of consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey said they purchased kiwifruit in the past year... Read More
United Natural Foods Inc. will eliminate 150 roles — mostly managers and supervisors — as part of its consolidation of four operating regions into three: East, Central and West... 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
We've added a new prize, a new judge and want you to take some photos of your produce displays and send them to us to enter the fast-approaching contest... Read More
Overall year-over-year consumer inflation fell from 4.9% in April to 4% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More
