The Boise, Idaho-based company reported that digital and identical sales helped buoy its third-quarter results for fiscal year 2023... Read More
- Jan 09, 2024
- Retail Business
Organic spinach has proven to be an essential ingredient in a successful modern produce department. Here's what The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 survey learned from produce shoppers' responses... Read More
- Jan 05, 2024
- Fresh Trends Data , Spinach , Organics , PMG Fresh Trends , Produce Retail
Michigan apple growers experienced some localized frost damage in the spring but still had a great growing year... Read More
- Jan 05, 2024
- Apples , Michigan , Produce Retail
After growers faced a year of weather extremes in 2022, Washington state rebounded in 2023, increasing production by about 38% year over year, according to the U.S. Apple Association... Read More
- Jan 04, 2024
- Apples , Washington , Produce Retail
Adding these relatively simple showcases can compel customers to spend more time in the produce department — and raise the potential for purchases, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
- Jan 04, 2024
- PMG Industry Perspective , PMG Retail Merchandising , Merchandising , Produce Retail
The Texas-based grapefruit brand says the promotion will educate consumers on the state's red grapefruit season, while aiming to drive online sales and inspire increased consumption during peak production time... Read More
How does the fresh produce industry earn the business and sustain the trust of today’s conscious consumers committed to responsible purchasing? GOPEX 2024 will explore this with industry leaders across the supply chain... Read More
- Jan 04, 2024
- Organics , Global Organic Produce Expo , Sustainability , Produce Retail
The National Grocers Association has announced promotions for three key senior staff executives... Read More
- Jan 03, 2024
- People , Produce Retail
The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 shows that the percentage of consumers who said they purchased organic tomatoes exclusively continues to rise... Read More
- Jan 03, 2024
- Organics , Tomatoes , PMG Fresh Trends , Fresh Trends Data
The Boise, Idaho-based company said it will offer double rewards for healthy choices and quadruple rewards for Own Brands purchases during January... Read More
- Jan 03, 2024
- Merchandising , Produce Retail , Nutrition
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based company is reporting major growth in branded organic apple sales dollars and more promotion opportunities ahead... Read More
Customers are invited to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, buy a reusable bag or convert their Choice shopper points into a donation for local public school districts’ food programs... Read More
- Jan 03, 2024
- Social Responsibility
The inclusion of food systems in global climate plans opens a realm of opportunities and challenges, underscoring a need for a thoughtful and nuanced approach, says guest columnist Tamara Muruetagoiena of the IFPA... Read More
- Jan 03, 2024
- PMG Industry Perspective , Climate Policy , Sustainability
Giving consumers more options is a good way to promote mushroom sales, marketers say... Read More
- Jan 02, 2024
- Mushrooms , Produce Retail