Value-Added and Organic Produce Show Growth in Q4 FreshFacts on Retail
According to the latest edition of FreshFacts on Retail, nearly all categories within value-added and organic produce groups saw positive dollar and volume growth, … Continue reading → The post...
View ArticleFluctuating Prices Have Varied Effects in Q1 FreshFacts on Retail
Fresh produce retail prices fluctuated in the first quarter of 2012, though fruit categories managed to remain steady while the majority of vegetable products … Continue reading → The post Fluctuating...
View ArticleUpward Growth for Fresh Produce Continues in Q2 FreshFacts on Retail
Fresh produce dollar and volume sales saw larger increases in the second quarter of 2012 than the first, though average retail prices continued to … Continue reading → The post Upward Growth for Fresh...
View ArticleBright Performance for Fruit, Organics & Value-Added Produce in Q3 FreshFacts...
Fresh produce maintained sales figures from the previous year in Q3 of 2012, driven by fruits and other produce. Decreases in average retail price … Continue reading → The post Bright Performance for...
View ArticleFor the love of spuds
Potato sales tend to slow down at the beginning of the year. By keeping them front and center in the produce department, retailers can … Continue reading → The post For the love of spuds appeared first...
View ArticleFruit, Organics Post Strong Performance in Q4
Fresh produce made strong gains in Q4 of 2012 compared to the previous year, according to the latest edition of FreshFacts on Retail, the … Continue reading → The post Fruit, Organics Post Strong...
View ArticleStudy Shows Mango Buyers Purchase More
The National Mango Board (NMB) has published the Mango FreshFacts Shopper Insights report, which shows that mango buyers spend 40% more per grocery basket than … Continue reading → The post Study Shows...
View ArticleOptimizing organics
Organics have won over consumer dedication; now it is time for retailers to follow suit. For the past nine years the Environmental Working Group … Continue reading → The post Optimizing organics...
View ArticleJoin the club
More consumers are choosing a retail outlet based on the quality and value of fresh foods and club stores are making a strong statement. Continue reading → The post Join the club appeared first on...
View ArticleFresh Produce Sales, Volume Up in Q1 FreshFacts on Retail
Fresh produce saw positive dollar and volume sales in the first quarter of 2013, a strong start to the year. Organic fruits and vegetables … Continue reading → The post Fresh Produce Sales, Volume Up...
View ArticleSteve Lutz Joins Columbia Marketing International
Columbia Marketing International, an established grower/shipper of premium quality apples, pears and cherries, has hired Steve Lutz as VP of Marketing. Steve replaces Bob … Continue reading → The post...
View ArticleResearch Shows Shoppers will Pay More for Omega-3 Enriched Chicken
Consumer research from the Nielsen Perishables Group and O&T Farms found that 79% of consumers polled are interested in chicken enriched with omega-3 fatty … Continue reading → The post Research...
View ArticlePassport to produce
Consumers are spicing and sweetening up their meals year-round, thanks to produce grown abroad. Thanksgiving is one of the only U.S. holidays in which … Continue reading → The post Passport to produce...
View ArticleFresh Fruits and Vegetables Post Gains for the Third Quarter of 2013
Fruits and vegetables posted gains in dollar sales this quarter compared to last year’s figures. The majority of fruit and vegetable categories also maintained … Continue reading → The post Fresh...
View ArticleThe season for spuds
Nutritional messaging and Potato Lovers Month are just a couple of merchandising campaigns that retailers should employ to keep potatoes in season. Continue reading → The post The season for spuds...
View ArticleSales Review: Potatoes
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View ArticleFood Forum: An apple for every day
Apples can provide retailers with substantial sales, as long as they navigate the growing category properly. By Steve Lutz Apples are hot. With … Continue reading → The post Food Forum: An apple for...
View ArticleResearch Shows Apple Category Volume Growth
Supermarket performance data for November released this week shows apple volume in supermarkets increased by 2.5%. Volume gains were supported by falling retail prices, … Continue reading → The post...
View ArticleThree Year Apple Category Growth Run Continued During Holidays
Supermarket sales data released by Nielsen Perishables Group reveals continued strong apple category growth over the December holiday period. A three year analysis of … Continue reading → The post...
View ArticleSnacktime’s sweetheart
Cherries fill a void as consumers look for fresh healthy snack options during the hot days of summer. Cherries have always had a place … Continue reading → The post Snacktime’s sweetheart appeared...
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