Packaged Nuts are Here to Stay Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Produce departments can give shoppers peace of mind and flavorful packaged nut snacks. Originally printed in the February 2023 issue… ... Read More
Peanuts: Affordable Nutrition for Inflationary Times Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Despite allergen concerns, consumption is up thanks to flavor and innovation. Originally printed in the January 2023 issue of Produce… ... Read MoreBulk, or value-added, chestnuts worth a second look Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Proper handling is critical and should be the basis of retail chestnut programs. Originally printed in the December 2022 issue… ... Read More
Organic Apples: Consumers Pay for Quality Posted in: Departments, Organic Marketing - This strong category looks immune to inflation. Originally printed in the November 2022 issue of Produce Business. Organics continue to… ... Read More
It’s Time For Holiday Baking (And Snacking And Gifting) Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Holidays help build sales in dried fruits and nut aisles. Originally printed in the November 2022 issue of Produce Business.… ... Read More
Pecans Maintain Momentum Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - The superfood is off to a strong start to the holiday season. Originally printed in the October 2022 issue of… ... Read More
Reinventing Packaged Salads Posted in: Departments, Fresh Cut/Value-Added Marketing - Packaged salad retail sales are solid, but growth is set to explode, as plain packages get tossed for flavorful kits.… ... Read More
Pistachios Fit Today’s Lifestyles Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Trends create opportunities to push pistachio sales. Originally printed in the September 2022 issue of Produce Business. Produce departments that… ... Read More
A Bunch Of Ways To Sell More Organic Bananas Posted in: Departments, Organic Marketing - Consider the boom in organic sales driven by the pandemic and consumers’ desire to make healthier choices. Originally printed in… ... Read More
Welcome to the Fig Time! Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Versatile dried figs are like Switzerland: They get along with everybody. Originally printed in the August 2022 issue of Produce… ... Read More
An Appetite for Snack Sales Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Dried apricot suppliers are looking to win this season, with merchandising near produce taking center stage. Originally printed in the… ... Read More
FIVE WAYS TO SELL MORE ORGANIC CITRUS Posted in: Departments, Organic Marketing - The foundation items — oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, lemons and limes — have the most tonnage and largest volume. Originally printed… ... Read More
There’s a Year-Round Market for Walnuts Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Walnuts provide protein power to the plant-based food movement. Originally printed in the June 2022 issue of Produce Business. According… ... Read More
Five Ways To Maximize Raisin Sales Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - There’s more to raisins than just grandma’s cookies — giving them a little location love and promotion can plump up… ... Read More
Hidden Gem: Don’t Hide Those Dates Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Think visibility and versatility if you want to sell more of this ancient desert fruit. Originally printed in the March… ... Read More
Showcase Your Snacks Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Dried fruits and nuts are convenient meal additions, with nuts getting bigger play as a protein source, but that’s only… ... Read More
Push Those Peanuts! Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - No matter what the season or trend, peanuts are a favorite with shoppers. Originally printed in the January 2022 issue… ... Read More
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Holiday shoppers will stock up on dried fruits and nuts in the produce aisles for snacking, baking and gifts. Originally… ... Read More
Momentum Continues to Build Posted in: Departments, Organic Marketing - Organically grown apples are a core part of produce sales. Originally printed in the November 2021 issue of Produce Business.… ... Read More
Increase Your Share of the Pecan Sales Pie Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Tasty nut experiencing record sales, becoming a lunchbox item. Originally printed in the October 2021 issue of Produce Business. Americans… ... Read More
Ways to Optimize Pistachio Sales Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - In the first of a series of interviews, Joseph Setton of Setton Farms takes us into the world of shelled… ... Read More
Add A-Peel To Organic Banana Sales Posted in: Departments, Organic Marketing - Organic bananas are in demand, and telling a value-added, sustainability story to customers can trigger even more sales. Originally printed… ... Read More
Boost Dried Fruit Sales Through Figs Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - The ancient fruit is seeing new interest among young shoppers. Originally printed in the August 2021 issue of Produce Business.… ... Read More
Dried Apricots See Healthy Uptick in 2020 and Beyond Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Elevating apricots and other dried fruit to the coveted eye-level space isn’t always possible, but it’s a challenge that can… ... Read More
Six Tips to Increase Walnut Sales Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - A few easy tactics help stores get more out of walnuts than just baking sales. Originally printed in the June… ... Read More
Location, Location, Location – How Salad Topper Tie-Ins Impact Produce Sales Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Offering a variety of non-perishable salad enhancers contributes to the bottom line. Originally printed in the May 2021 issue of… ... Read More
Pandemic Boosts Upward Trend In Sales of Organic Herbs Posted in: Departments, Organic Marketing - Quality, availability and price are the driving factors for the organic herb customer. Originally printed in the May 2021 issue… ... Read More
Powerhouse Produce Item: Almonds Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Whether they are whole, raw, roasted, salted, sweetened, coated, slivered or sliced, almonds sold in produce lend themselves to myriad… ... Read More
Trail Mix: The Healthy, Protein-Rich Snack Food Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - The key to growth in the produce department is in showing their many uses. Originally printed in the March 2021… ... Read More
Sell More Packaged Nuts In Five Easy Ways Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - These tasty, crunchy nutritional powerhouses are right at home in produce departments where customers come looking for healthful ingredients and… ... Read More
Challenges & Opportunities To Sell More Value-Added Potatoes Posted in: Departments, Fresh Cut/Value-Added Marketing - Though a small niche in the category, potatoes sold as microwaveable, steamable, seasoned, etc., appeal to the convenience-minded consumers. Originally… ... Read More
Jim Prevor’s Observations and Opinions On Peanuts Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Originally printed in the January 2021 issue of Produce Business. From the lens of a long-ago visit to stores in… ... Read More
Insights on the Future of Floral Posted in: Departments, Floral Marketing - Originally printed in the December 2020 issue of Produce Business. Conversation with Tony Mirack of McCaffrey’s reveals possible trends as… ... Read More
How to Sell More of the Holiday and Tradition Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Originally printed in the December 2020 issue of Produce Business. Traditional nuts can increase sales, bring festive mood to produce… ... Read More
Six Fresh-Cut Vegetable Blends To Grow New Year Sales Posted in: Departments, Fresh Cut/Value-Added Marketing - Originally printed in the December 2020 issue of Produce Business. Healthfulness and at-home convenience propel the category. Two trends are… ... Read More
Prepping For A Much-Needed New Year Posted in: Departments, Floral Marketing - Originally printed in the November 2020 issue of Produce Business. New Year wishes in floral seem to align with off-the-cuff… ... Read More
Selling More Dried Fruit & Nuts For The Holidays Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Originally printed in the November 2020 issue of Produce Business. Baking and snacking are on everyone’s mind during the holidays.… ... Read More
Pecans Continue Retail Winning Streak Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. Effective merchandising of “Everyday Snack” can bring profits to produce… ... Read More
The Power of Selling Pistachios in Produce Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Originally printed in the September 2020 issue of Produce Business. Sales for in-shell pistachios stay strong, and kernel sales continue… ... Read More
Organic Bananas Win Over Consumers On Multiple Fronts Posted in: Departments, Organic Marketing - Originally printed in the September 2020 issue of Produce Business. The double-digit growth of organic bananas in both volume and… ... Read More
Curbside Holidays – Merchandise For the Floral Pick-up Process Posted in: Departments, Floral Marketing - Originally printed in the Fall 2020 issue of Floral Business. November and December are likely to be a wild ride… ... Read More
Dried Figs: Unlocking Sales Year-Round Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Originally printed in the August 2020 issue of Produce Business. Healthy, tasty and functional; the opportunities to increase dried fig… ... Read More
Revelations and Solutions – Lessons Learned During the Pandemic Posted in: Departments, Floral Marketing - Originally printed in the August 2020 issue of Produce Business. Six retailers share status of floral and indicate how the… ... Read More
Regional Nut Distributors Align With Retailers To Build Sales Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Originally printed in the July 2020 issue of Produce Business. Nut distributors scattered across the nation know their products, markets… ... Read More
Organic Grapes Move Into Prime Time Posted in: Departments, Organic Marketing - Originally printed in the July 2020 issue of Produce Business. Bigger volume is helping retailers more effectively promote organic grapes.… ... Read More
A Quest For Wellness – Offer Flowers And Plants As Solutions Posted in: Departments, Floral Marketing - Originally printed in the July 2020 issue of Produce Business. If celebrating American Grown Flowers helps consumers enjoy more flowers… ... Read More
Walnuts Sought In Culinary Quest Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Originally printed in the June 2020 issue of Produce Business. Walnuts are having their moment in snacking, baking and as… ... Read More
Beyond Snacking – Dates Are Super-Versatile And Healthy Posted in: Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts - Originally printed in the May 2020 issue of Produce Business. Boost sales by promoting natural sweetness and health benefits. Versatile,… ... Read More
Bring On The Bounce-Back In Floral Posted in: Departments, Floral Marketing - The next normal is said to be around the corner, and strategic retailers will provide joyful items in Floral to… ... Read More
Modified Atmosphere Packaging Adds More Value To Value-Added Posted in: Departments, Fresh Cut/Value-Added Marketing - Originally printed in the April 2020 issue of Produce Business. New, more tailored iterations have made it more compelling with… ... Read More