SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The theme was collaboration as social media marketers and retail dietitians mingled with suppliers and C-suite executives at Produce for Better Health's Consumer Connection Conference... Read More
What’s the secret to greenhouse grower Little Leaf Farms' success? To find out, The Packer recently spoke with founder and CEO Paul Sellew... Read More
- Apr 13, 2023
- Controlled Environment Agriculture
Retail opportunities include in-store, digital and social media marketing components. At foodservice, key messages focus on educating and inspiring foodservice decision-makers... Read More
- Apr 13, 2023
- PMG Retail Merchandising , Produce Retail , Foodservice , Watermelons
The market research firm surveyed grocery shoppers on factors affecting their choice of store, ranking the stores with the most favorable outcomes. Hint: Trader Joe's found the top of several lists... Read More
- Apr 12, 2023
- PMG Data and Research , PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail
The Foodservice Packaging Association recently honored Cincinnati-based ProAmpac for its RecycAll product line... Read More
- Apr 12, 2023
- Packaging , Sustainability , PMG Foodservice Insight , Awards
Lower grocery prices highlighted the March Consumer Price Index, but the annual food inflation rate remains well above the all-items index... Read More
- Apr 12, 2023
- Produce Retail
Quality inspectors are the eyes of a fresh produce operation, spotting issues that can lead to shrink at any point. They can also report on quality, which helps in promoting and marketing, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
- Apr 12, 2023
- Produce Retail , PMG Industry Perspective
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Amid fragrant jasmine, intense sunshine and a Camelback Mountain backdrop, digital marketers and retail dietitians mingled at Produce for Better Health's Consumer Connection Conference... Read More
- Apr 11, 2023
- People , PMG Produce Market Trends , International Fresh Produce Association , Produce Retail , Nutrition
As food costs continue to rise, consumers are tightening their belts and forgoing convenience in favor of savings — especially when it comes to online delivery and pickup, a new survey finds... Read More
- Apr 11, 2023
- Produce Retail
The 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show, set for April 25-27 in Toronto, will showcase the latest in greenhouse innovation, smarter packaging, fresh produce snacking and much more... Read More
In anticipation of springtime food cravings and knowing that shoppers want to save on their food bills, The Kroger Co. is sharing a variety of produce-filled menu ideas for less than $20 each... Read More
- Apr 10, 2023
- Produce Retail
The northeastern grocery chain keeps making changes that benefit the planet, from biodegradable potato bags and kinder cleaners to electric vehicle charging stations, solar power and compressed natural gas trucks... Read More
- Apr 10, 2023
- PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail , Sustainability
Indoor vertical grower AeroFarms is transferring its Newark, N.J., commercial operations to its commercial farm in Danville, Va., so that the New Jersey location can handle R&D operations... Read More
- Apr 06, 2023
- PMG Supplier Spotlight , Controlled Environment Agriculture , Northeast (U.S.)
During Earth Month, the San Antonio-based grocer is introducing additional measures designed to boost its year-round commitment to reduce waste and maximize recycling efforts across its business... Read More
- Apr 06, 2023
- Sustainability , Produce Retail
In the wake of recent indoor ag bankruptcies, including vertical farmer Kalera and greenhouse grower Lakeside Produce, the CEA grower Little Leaf Farms says it’s on track for a "banner year" in 2023... Read More
- Apr 06, 2023
- Controlled Environment Agriculture , Sustainability
Like the regions where the produce originates and the people who eat them, tropicals are a diverse, beautiful lot... Read More
- Apr 06, 2023
- PMG Retail Merchandising , Tropical Fruit , Produce Retail , Merchandising
No other holiday celebrated in the U.S. is bigger for the avocado industry than Cinco de Mayo — besides the Super Bowl, which many Americans consider an unofficial holiday... Read More
- Apr 06, 2023
- Produce Marketing , Produce Retail , PMG Produce Market Trends , Avocados
The Cincinnati-based grocer is offering a “zero-compromise” fresh Easter menu to serve a family of 10 — complete with candy — for less than $7.50 per person... Read More
- Apr 05, 2023
- Produce Retail
Produce display signing is typically a well-honed program — but easy it isn’t, and sign management can quickly regress into chaos if not handled properly, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
- Apr 05, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
The organic Italian sweet peppers “will bring an elevated experience to the consumer and provide a great upgrade option from the traditional blocky pepper,” said Joanna Jaramillo, marketing manager... Read More
- Apr 04, 2023
- Produce Products , Produce - General
The grocer gives back with a shopper-matching donation program, inviting consumers to join efforts to protect wildlife at the cash register with a topping-off strategy... Read More
- Apr 04, 2023
- PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail , Sustainability
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Amid the white baby grand piano, dozens of chandeliers and a chocolate fountain, members of the Eastern Produce Council met at EPC's John J. Jay McAleavey Annual Gala... Read More
- Apr 03, 2023
- People , Eastern Produce Council , Northeast (U.S.)
We know avocados are popular these days. But you need to know more details for your ordering needs, marketing plans and general strategy... Read More
- Apr 03, 2023
- PMG Data and Research , Avocados , Produce Retail , PMG Produce Products