Chicago’s Local Foods – The Market
At 3,500 square feet, this store strives to serve “the best of the Midwest.”
Carol M. Bareuther
The Next Foodservice Frontier
Whether it’s for Delivery, Take-out or Dining-in, produce at foodservice will play a new role.
Chicago: America’s Produce Market Hub
Geographically centered, Chicago is connected to key domestic growing areas, as well as to the wealth of fruits and vegetables imported annually from Mexico and… Read More
Ripened Produce Programs Maximize Sales Of Avocados, Bananas And Tomatoes
Trends for ripeness vary by the customer, the retailer and the product itself.
New Jersey Lives Up To Its ‘Garden State’ Nickname
The small state packs a big punch in produce production.
State Departments Of Agriculture Help Retailers Promote Local
There is no one official definition for “local.” Yet, put a state department of agriculture logo on a fruit or vegetable and there is no… Read More
SEVEN WAYS TO SELL MORE AVOCADOS YEAR-ROUND
There is still an opportunity for growth as more than one-third of households do not purchase the fruit.
Port of Nogales Update: More Volume & Variety, Faster & Fresher
Two trends in Western Mexican agriculture are diversification of crops produced and lengthening of production times to get a jump on or extend the seasonal… Read More
THREE WAYS TO SWEETEN PRODUCE SALES WITH DATES
Their long shelf life, low shrink, good retail pricing and year-round availability make these fresh items a possible gold mine in a small space.
Challenges & Opportunities To Sell More Value-Added Potatoes
Though a small niche in the category, potatoes sold as microwaveable, steamable, seasoned, etc., appeal to the convenience-minded consumers. Originally printed in the February 2021… Read More