Retailers can enhance their local produce programs through branding and attention to food safety, panelists said in the retail-foodservice super session called “Beyond the Buzz: Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges … Continue Reading →
More and more consumers are buying produce through online services, but most purchases are still being made at brick-and-mortar retailers, said speakers today at United Fresh 2014 in Chicago. Total … Continue Reading →
Manufacturers participating in United Fresh 2014 in Chicago are displaying the different ways they’re making it easy for consumers to eat their favorite fruits and veggies. Total Access read more … Continue Reading →
A study published in the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Preventing Chronic Disease uses a classification scheme to define “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables. IFT Daily News
Consumers buying organic produce are also heavy buyers of conventional produce, contributing to overall store sales, said panelists at a session held Wednesday at United Fresh 2014 in Chicago. Total … Continue Reading →
Providing more information to customers and store employees is a good way to set apart your produce department from the competition, produce managers agreed. Total Access read more Supermarket News
Retailers are whipping up excitement in the produce aisle with events, classes, taste tests, flashy demos and lots of interaction with customers. read more Supermarket News
United Fresh Produce Association will celebrate the winners of the Retail Produce Manager award on June 11 during a gala at the group’s annual conference. read more Supermarket News
One session that will be particularly interesting for retailers attending the conference is Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw’s keynote address on Wednesday, June 11 at 8am. Crenshaw is slated to “offer … Continue Reading →
Food Lion plans to donate fresh produce to seniors in South Carolina through an event and meal delivery service as part of Older Americans Month. read more Supermarket News
