The Year of the Brown Earth Dog
The Chinese New Year brings opportunity for the produce industry. Families and feasts are at the heart of the Chinese society, and with this year’s… Read More
mandarins
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
California Citrus: More Popular Than Ever
Mandarins and Tangerines lead the way for a host of reasons. Mandarins, Tangerines and other easy-peeler varieties continue their triumphant march through California’s great Central… Read More
Summer Citrus
With the availability of imported product, consumers are enjoying their favorite fruits year-round. Across the globe, the number and quality of players in the summer… Read More
South African Citrus Shines in Summer
A continued promotional focus leads to incremental retail sales. When Richard Stiles, director of produce and floral for Redner’s Markets in Reading, PA, with 44… Read More
Australia/New Zealand Exotic Produce Offerings
Expanding varietal and product innovation amplifies opportunity. Though known for apples and oranges, Australia and New Zealand provide even greater opportunity with expanding counter-seasonal offerings…. Read More
California Citrus is Prime for More Space
With increasing supply of the prized category, growers have a simple message for produce retailers. California citrus growers have steadily shifted production toward sweeter, smaller,… Read More
California Mandarin Oranges Rise to the Top
Convenience and taste push this citrus from ‘the Golden State’ beyond most varieties. Mandarins have climbed to the top of the fresh citrus category as… Read More
Recent Top Stories
Wal-Mart Pricing Report: Round XXX In Denver, Sprouts Gives Wal-Mart A Run For The Money In Both Conventional And Organic Prices While long-established supermarkets, King Soopers and Safeway, get beaten…
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…
Successfully Merchandising Wet Rack Produce Proper misting techniques and times can ensure leafy greens and veggies glisten for optimum sales. Despite being one of the most labor-intensive areas of the…
Consumer Packaging, Increases Shelf Life, Store Sales New offerings fortify marketing against non-produce snacks. Proper packaging is of critical importance for produce companies to communicate their messages to consumers. As many produce…
Capturing the Hispanic Consumer A key demographic market for retailers and brand suppliers — one that loves its produce. Staple favorites. Large displays. Right pricing. These are a few…
Fresh Pairings Are Cut Above Companies come to market with a new wave of mixes that combine produce, protein and grains. Pairing produce and protein turns a simple bite into…
Energizing Carrot Category Sales Getting back to the roots will keep carrot category strong. Carrots are a produce staple year-round. In winter they go into soups and stews; in…
Cracking the Code: Stimulating Year-Round Pistachio Sales How retailers can prompt consumers to 'Get Crackin' at the register. Picture this: Snooki, the breakout star of hit MTV reality show Jersey Shore, closes…