Storage Keeps Apple Profits Strong in Winter
With a demand for year-round availability, controlled-atmosphere is becoming the norm. There used to be slim pickings when it came to apple volume and variety… Read More
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Retail Marketing for Organic Apples
The category is growing in both supply and demand. With fresh crops of apples arriving in supermarkets, produce executives are making way for bins and… Read More
Innovation Fueling Produce Consumption
Disrupting consumer behavior to move the needle in fresh produce consumption one commodity at a time. Editor’s Note: With this cover story, we launch an… Read More
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With more available varieties and growing competition, retailers need to do all they can to merchandise offerings. The iconic Red Delicious ruled as king of… Read More
Maintaining Strong Apples Sales in Winter
Educational signage and creative cross-merchandising are among the ideas for keeping sales going strong for the next few months. Apples grown in North America are… Read More
Argentina: A Vital Source of Counter-Seasonal Produce
When consumers shop for blueberries in a U.S. supermarket during a brief two-month period in the heart of every fall, chances are very good they… Read More
Clever Year-Round Merchandising Can Put Apples In Baskets
Retail promotions, smart merchandising, packaging and variety are among keys to success. Merchandising apples creatively — by identifying regions, providing totes, highlighting the seasons, offering… Read More
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Apples for Education: Buy an Apple, Help a Student Objective: Launch a social cause campaign resonating with both moms and kids while uniting the education… Read More
New York Apples: A Crunch to Believe In
The State’s finest includes some newer contenders. While New York apple growers are waiting hopefully for the next Honeycrisp, they are (like their counterparts in… Read More
Michigan Apples Capture Hearts With Taste And Local Element
Clearing two highly coveted features, apple sales for the state’s crop thrive from rich breeding grounds and geographical advantage. Apples are an important part of… Read More
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Gelson’s Market This independent chain caters to consumers looking for produce that is interesting and of high quality. The front of a recent circular for the Gelson’s…