Salad Trends Shaking Up Retail
From new branding, to umami flavor profiles, to aquaponics, we explore what’s new in the fresh-cut salad category. In arguably one of the most diverse… Read More
Special Features
Nogales: Why NAFTA Really Matters
The current trade dispute is much more than just a grower-versus-grower spat, and repercussions could affect supermarkets, consumers and other communities. Like it or not,… Read More
Q&A with Food Lion’s Ricky Rommell
This successful produce manager keeps ‘FRESH’ fun and on the front lines. Ricky Rommell, produce regional lead trainer at Salisbury, NC-based Food Lion’s Wallace, NC,… Read More
What is Acceptable Shrink?
Food Waste: What is Acceptable? Shrink is an ongoing and growing issue in the highly perishable produce industry. Consider that the average estimated retail shrink… Read More
Georgia Grown Produce
Critical to Spring, Summer and Fall supplies the state promotes the variety of produce it grows and markets to retail and foodservice buyers As demand… Read More
Hy-Vee Wins Retail Sustainability Award
Hy-Vee ‘owns’ sustainability. Hy-Vee, the employee-owned 244-store chain based in Des Moines, IA, and spanning eight Midwestern states, fosters an inexorable personal and shared responsibility… Read More
Ascendent Independents: Will’s Shop’n Save
What do you find when a veteran produce executive has the opportunity to fulfill his dream of owning and operating his own supermarket? A fresh… Read More
Nogales Deal Meets The Future Head-On
Changes in product mix, infrastructure and services continue to position the region’s produce as a vital part of the U.S. marketplace. Nogales, AZ, reigns as… Read More
Fresh Tumeric
The root with its tantalizing scent and entrancing color is bringing a unique edge to produce departments. Native to India, turmeric is an ancient ingredient… Read More
Alfalfa’s Market – A Natural Pioneer
A natural retailing pioneer grows with fresh produce focus. A giant rooster sculpture crafted from farm tools which goes by “Alfie” greets shoppers at the… Read More