Mexican Mango Mania
Originally printed in the February 2018 issue of Produce Business. Season now stretches from January to September and provides 60 percent of all imports to… Read More
Articles by Sophia McDonald
Be Prepared for Winter ‘Shroom’ Season
Originally printed in the January 2018 issue of Produce Business. Consumers want mushrooms for cold-weather meals in the winter months. Adjusting promotions and keeping displays… Read More
Highlighting Flavor of Specialty Citrus is Key to Increasing Sales
The citrus season is getting longer and crops are getting more diverse. That means more opportunities to profitably merchandise this popular fruit. Citrus is a… Read More
Retail Profile: Down to Earth
Engaged staff helps promote Hawaii farms and educate consumers about healthy living. Hawaii’s Down to Earth Organic & Natural has always been ahead of its… Read More
Lift Sales with Displays Promoting Onion Diversity
Prime ways to highlight this workhorse vegetable include educating consumers about new and popular varieties, cooking methods and recipes, as well as health benefits. Onions… Read More
Montreal: A World-Class Food City
Produce is center-of-mind and often center-plate in this Canadian food mecca. No matter how you look at it, Montréal is an amazing place for food… Read More
Freeze Dried Products Gain Opportunities
Health-conscious snackers gravitate toward these profitable and popular items in the produce department. Produce sections have long carried dried fruit alongside nuts and other healthy… Read More
Unlocking Mango-Sale Potential
How education from the retail perspective translates to mango inspiration for consumers. Mangos represent 40 percent of all tropical fruit sales, according to the National Mango… Read More
Organic Berry Sales Take Lead
The strong and growing category gains mainstream acceptance. Organic berries are a growing component of the overall berry category. The key to future expansion includes… Read More
Trending Dried Fruit and Nuts
The category gains popularity due to unique, sweet coatings. Produce executives have the ability to capitalize on a delicious commodity by merchandising sweet-coated dried fruits and… Read More