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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...
Watch out for frozen foods
“For the first time in years, the perimeter isn’t quite the slam dunk sales driver it has been.” My friend...
New tax options for produce companies
Need I say it is tax season? Along with tax computations comes the general gnashing of teeth; however, there may...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: February 22, 2019
Greg visits with Pamela, who is covering the annual Brandstorm marketing conference in San Francisco, about the meeting and some...
NGA preview: taking on competition
The retail and wholesale supplier members of the National Grocers Association may not have the power and influence of the...
Surviving failure makes you stronger
Failure is a natural part of business. An article by Tim Herrera in the business section of NY Times, Feb....
Produce marketers shouldn’t push vegan
Consumers should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables for their own health and possibly the health of the planet. And...
Consumers need evidence of struggles
Farmers in rural states are filing for bankruptcy at alarming rates, as years of increased input costs and low commodity...
Hype vs. reality
Thank goodness the Super Bowl is in the rear-view mirror. The constant hype, parties with beautiful people in a warm...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: February 8, 2019
Greg and Pamela discuss popular content with The Produce Reporter subscribers, including: Rain in California causing harvest delays; Will meal...
ProMexico’s Closing… For better or for worse?
Originally set up in 2007 as a trust fund to promote international trade and investment, ProMexico is now facing its...
The first Aldi/Kohls mashup is now open
Remember when Batavia, IL-based Aldi Inc. and Menomonee Falls, WI-based Kohls Department Stores floated the idea of a collaboration? That...
Will meal kits work without fresh?
Major meal kit companies are dropping fresh produce in new offerings, and it seems like a good idea – as...
SNAPSHOT: Organic price premium narrows at retail
I saw an article from the Washington Post that suggests supplies of organic items are catching up to conventional, helping...
Beer giants look to organic
Every time people measure it, organic produce sales growth outpaces conventional growth. The latest figures from the Organic Produce Network...
Consider this when selling your business
Selling a business is no easy task. Many factors must be taken into consideration, not the least of which is...
No delivery? No problem – if you’re Trader Joe’s
Business Insider is reporting Monrovia, CA-based Trader Joe’s is ending delivery, with no plans to pick it back up. The...
An Ode to 365 by Whole Foods Market
You’re only 2,000 feet from my front door, 365 by Whole Foods Market, and I pass by you nearly...
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