April 2024 saw U.S. online grocery sales rise by 4.4%, reaching $8.5 billion, with pickup and delivery also growing. Walmart's focus on first-party delivery services contributed to this growth, according to a new survey... Read More
Want to make summer sales sizzle? Columnist and Joe Watson offers some advice from an industry expert on how to prepare for promotions... Read More
The Costa Rican grower-shipper says it has achieved national distribution after launching its brand in North America a little more than three years ago... Read More
Wonderful Pistachios has been named the official snack of Combo Breaker, a video game convention and tournament series in the U.S. dedicated to competitive fighting games... Read More
Even considering their growth in the last two decades, blueberries were identified in a poll of industry professionals as the berry with the biggest potential to grow consumption in the next five years... Read More
Produce retailers can use social media platforms to engage with consumers and boost their brands. Experts share content strategies, tips and best practices to help take digital marketing efforts to the next level. .. Read More
Summer merchandising is ripe with opportunity. Columnist Armand Lobato shares some must-have steps and display tips to make the produce department stand out to shoppers this season... Read More
The company cited a strategic evaluation amid economic conditions in its decision about the banner, which operates in Missouri... Read More
The company said its regeneratively grown berries will be in select Whole Foods, Sprouts, Bi-Rite, NewLeaf, Berkeley Bowl Marketplace and Oliver’s locations... Read More
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey shows nearly 7 in 10 consumers reported buying a larger variety of fresh produce than two decades ago. See which commodities have made the greatest gains in shoppers' carts... Read More
The Salinas, Calif.-based berry grower will make its debut appearance at the 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival in Ventura, Calif., May 18-19... Read More
Naturipe Farms will offer conventional and organic options of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries this spring and summer, says Ashley Finster... Read More
The “Powered by Potatoes” education series helps retailers understand the retail sales opportunities for potatoes... Read More
A new survey indicates rising consumer satisfaction with their diets, and it also examines shoppers' access to and preference of the type of stores where they purchase food... Read More
Ahead of the 2026 FSMA Section 204 compliance deadline, Kelleher Consultants offers guidance on compliance and best practices for quality control, emphasizing prevention and training across the food industry... Read More
Twenty produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Awards Program from the International Fresh Produce Association. .. Read More
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and Major League Pickleball have teamed to increase blueberry consumption among the fast-growing pickleball fan base... Read More
Organic leaders and champions to be honored at Organic Week in Washington, D.C. at the 2024 Organic Leadership Awards reception... Read More
Pink Cosmo and Hunkaberry will be available for retailers and foodservice customers in limited supplies this month... Read More
Simbe Robotics is partnering with Plexus Corp. to bring its retail robotics-as-a-service to market quickly and at global scale... Read More
