Retail

Wegmans tops another list

How can a company that operates in only six states rank so high in yet another nationwide list? In this...

6 years ago 1 minute read

SEPC: Retailers adjust to shifting consumer demand

ORLANDO, FL – Now that “produce department” has overtaken “price” as the No.1 reason consumers choose a grocery store, retailers...

6 years ago 3 minute read

SEPC: Translating science into action

ORLANDO, FL – Some of the smartest people in the produce industry work in food safety, but if that work...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Apeel Science Helping Martin’s to Virtually Eliminate Shrink in Avocado Category

PRESS RELEASE Just a few weeks in, Apeel Avocados are soon to represent 100% of the fresh avocados offered at...

6 years ago 4 minute read

No, avocados are not pricier because of fad diets

A recent Wall Street Journal article sent me down a rabbit hole of data. The article, published Feb 25, claimed...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Costco posts Q2 sales growth but not in fresh

Costco Wholesale Corp. showed a 7.3 percent sales increase in the second quarter but noted fresh food sales dropped a...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Kroger plans to expand self-driving grocery delivery pilot

Kroger Co. CEO Rodney McMullen said the company has expanded Home Chef meal kits to an additional 500 markets, and...

6 years ago 2 minute read

UNFI: Supervalu “disappointing,” Albert’s to integrate conventional produce

United Natural Foods Inc. executives said even though they’ve been disappointed with the performance of Supervalu’s business since the acquisition...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Trader Joe’s reduces plastic in produce packaging

Traditionally close-mouthed Trader Joe’s subtly announced in its latest Fearless Flyer newsletter it plans to start reducing plastic throughout its...

6 years ago 3 minute read

SpartanNash launches Kids Crew program for retail

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – To encourage healthy eating choices for children and reinforce its commitment to health and wellness in every...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Gelson’s relaunches Chef’d meal kits

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — True Food Innovations, based in Newport Beach, California, is launching new products under both True...

6 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review: March 1, 2019

Greg and Pamela talk about some of the top stories this week, including: United Fresh’s FreshFacts on Retail Report; Frozen...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Report: Amazon to launch new grocery brand

Amazon plans to open grocery stores in several large U.S. cities, distinct from its Whole Foods brand. The Wall Street...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Retail stocks gasp at Amazon grocery news

At approximately 12:38 Eastern Standard Time, the world of grocery stocks took a deep breath…and dropped. Just minutes before, the...

6 years ago 3 minute read

NGA to independent grocers: You be you

SAN DIEGO — The overall feeling at the National Grocers Association annual convention was one of optimism for independent grocers...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Study finds equal quality fresh foods at dollar stores

As deep discount stores, so-called “dollar stores,” add more fresh food to their lineup, a new study by the University...

6 years ago 2 minute read

NGA: Grocery wholesalers spell out independents’ advantages

SAN DIEGO – Even with all the changes the grocery industry deals with, when it comes to working with grocery...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Amanda Keefer of Produce for Kids talks the Mission for Nutrition

Orlando, Fla. – Feb. 25 – Produce for Kids® is aligning with health-conscious brands, commodities and retail dietitians to kick...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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