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CPMA kicks off with retail tour
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention & Trade Show kicked off in Vancouver on April 23...
CPMA kicks off with retail tour
TORONTO, ON—What better way to start a produce show than a retail tour? The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s BB #:153602...
Store Check: Mi Tienda by H-E-B
HOUSTON — I had a few H-E-B BB #:106490 stores on my list for when I was in town for...
Five standouts from the Viva Fresh Expo
HOUSTON — It was an absolutely packed trade show floor at the Viva Fresh Expo on April 13. Organizers counted...
REVIEW: Giving Sumo Citrus another chance
I’ve been hearing from retail buyers about Sumo Citrus for years. It was the best orange they’ve ever had, hands-down....
Store Check: Publix GreenWise Market
TAMPA, FL — A late night flight cancellation for my Southern Exposure departure gave me an extra day in Florida...
Review – Braga Farms Avocado Goddess chopped salad kit
In this house, we’re very familiar with the Josie’s Organics brand of chopped salad kits, but I hadn’t had a...
Store check: Produce packaging in Zurich
When I talk about store checking in Europe, a lot of folks in North America comment that Europe relies less...
Grocery inspiration – in-season citrus at its best
AUSTIN, TX — I’m spoiled by my local retailer. H.E. Butt Co., San Antonio, and its Central Market banner does...
We tried it: the Elefante Green Gold Pineapple
I’ve written about this item before in my coverage from the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show...
Why the Trader Joe’s 15th Annual Customer Choice Awards fresh produce picks might surprise you
I feel like I’ve complained about this before, but here we are again. What does the average consumer think of...
Store Check: Bavaria, Part 2
OBERAMMERGAU, Germany — I’ve been to this Lidl as a regular shopping excursion so many times that I forget to...
Store Check: Bavaria, Part 1
OBERAMMERGAU, Germany — I’m lucky enough to have my best friend stationed in southern Bavaria so I can visit winter...
VIDEO: Reaching younger consumers, including in virtual worlds
Blue Book Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider talks with Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics about her recent What’s New? study for...
Produce with Pamela’s 2024 Food Trends
Five food trends for 2024 Every year, I scour the food trends predictions to distill them into my own. While...
You’ve heard of ‘Girl Math,’ but how about ‘Grocery Math?’
Pamela talks with Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics, following up on Anne-Marie’s “What’s New?” research for the Southeast Produce Council’s...
REVIEW: Little Leaf Farms salad kits
We have another contender in the salad kit games in my kitchen. Little Leaf Farms, based in Massachusetts, reached out...
REVIEW: Our fancy fruit adventure continues with Oishii strawberries
AUSTIN, TX – I’ve wanted to try Oishii strawberries for quite some time. They first launched as a specialty item...
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