Pecans: A Better-For-You Snack
Pecans are getting more attention with solid demand. Pecans are getting the attention of more consumers, whether in their natural state or flavored, particularly given… Read More
Mike Duff
We Want Produce Packaging That Does it All
Single-use, sustainability, branding, food safety: Today’s produce packaging is as important as the product. In July, Kroger introduced a new fresh produce private label dubbed… Read More
Canadian Supply Chain Healthy and Evolving
There is a stronger emphasis on diversification and sustainability in the industry. The supply chain for produce in Canada is healthy and evolving, as members… Read More
Michigan Apple Crop Arrives Early
The Michigan apple season is year-round, with each season having its own push. Due to weather conditions, the Michigan apple crop came in two weeks… Read More
New York Apples Coming in Strong
With the large, high-quality apple crop this year, marketing is important. An abundant, quality New York apple crop will hit markets this year, backed by… Read More
Pete’s Market: From Corner Stand to Still-Growing Retail Chain
Produce has been central to the development of Chicago’s Pete’s Market. Pete’s Market took root in the early 1970s as a produce stand on Chicago’s… Read More
Convenience, Innovation Flavor Salad Kit Sales
Position salad kits as meals, not just a side dish, to grab more register rings. Salad kits are gaining popularity as easy meals and meal… Read More
Mushrooms Can Power Sales
Mushrooms are tasty, good for you and can be married with a variety of other foods. Retailers can approach mushrooms in a variety of ways,… Read More
Eastern Apples: Great Crop, But Marketing Challenge
Promoting Eastern-grown apples on the East Coast is a great advantage. Although weather-related challenges hit some parts of the region, Eastern apple growers had a… Read More
Score An A+ With Back-To-School Produce Sales
Today’s parents aren’t packing school lunchboxes like their parents. “My lunchbox days included a bologna or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a bag of Cheetos, and a Ding Dong, Twinkie or… Read More