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From the trend lists: Four opportunities to explore in 2021
Trend forecasts abound as the calendar turns from 2020 to 2021, and among the most frequent topics have been e-commerce, family meals, packaging and the function of food.
Dec 30, 2020 by Ashley Nickle
Avocado sales strong during Q3 holidays
The Hass Avocado Board reports that the weeks of the Father’s Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day holidays accounted for $180 million in avocado retail sales this year.
Dec 29, 2020 by Ashley Nickle
2021 Organic Apple Fresh Trends data
Whether red, pink or green, apples are popular across all income levels, age groups and ethnicities.
Dec 24, 2020 by The Packer Staff
Year in Produce No. 3 — Growth of e-commerce
Grocery stores got busier than ever as stay-at-home orders in many states forced restaurants to close, and many people took advantage of online grocery services to avoid the crowds.
Dec 23, 2020 by The Packer Staff
The organic point of view
The Packer's Organic Fresh Trends 2021 consumer survey reveals a vast cross-section of commodity-specific insights about organic produce consumption.
Dec 21, 2020 by The Packer Staff
Tomato sales trends
Tomato sales totaled more than $5.25 billion in the 52-week period ending Oct. 24, up 16.5% from the same span a year earlier, according to Nielsen.
Dec 14, 2020 by Ashley Nickle
Exploring the origins of bell peppers
Where do bell peppers come from when they’re not in season from California, Florida and elsewhere in the U.S.?
Dec 14, 2020 by Ashley Nickle
Cabbage and cuisine
When’s the last time you had point-of-sale material next to the cabbage? This versatile vegetable has numerous recipe applications, and there’s no reason they can’t be made at home, too.
Dec 14, 2020 by Ashley Nickle
New FreshFacts on Retail report shows comeback for value-added produce
The newest FreshFacts on Retail report from United Fresh shows that value-added fruits and vegetables saw gains in the third quarter of 2020, reversing a trend of recent declines for value-added fruit.
Dec 08, 2020 by Ashley Nickle
Survey: Consumers who’ve shopped online during pandemic plan to continue
A new survey by Oracle Retail found that 93% of U.S. consumers who’ve shopped for groceries online during the pandemic plan to continue doing so post-pandemic.
Nov 24, 2020 by Ashley Nickle