Category Archives: Focus on Fresh
Fresh & fruitful
A look at the events and exhibitors at the upcoming United Fresh 2010. By Craig Levitt From former Florida Governor Jeb Bush’s keynote address … Continue reading
Growing the meat market
A close look at shoppers’ buying habits reveals that smart grocers can use the meat case to develop loyal customers. By Craig Levitt The … Continue reading
The power of produce
The produce department remains the heart of the supermarket as consumers continue to focus on their health and home cooking. There is no denying … Continue reading
Artful artichokes
Dairy sales are back on track thanks to innovative products and heightened consumer awareness. By Nora Caley They make a gorgeous display in the … Continue reading
Meating Place
The 2010 Annual Meat Conference offers information, tools and trends to help retailers increase meat case sales. By Craig Levitt With a technology fair, … Continue reading
SeaQuest
At this year’s International Boston Seafood Show, look for versatility and affordability to be the catch of the day. By Richard Turcsik In a … Continue reading
Ready for their close-up
Leafy greens, berries and other gems from California fill the produce aisles all year long. By Nina Amir Nearly every supermarket in the U.S. … Continue reading
All aboard!
Commodity boards come in a range of shapes, sizes and purposes, but they share a focus on helping retailers build sales. By Carol Radice … Continue reading
Saucy tomatoes
New varieties and the shift to more greenhouse production are giving a boost to the category. By Nora Caley It has been a tough … Continue reading
Super spuds
Potato growers are grabbing the side dish spotlight with eye-popping promotions and value-added products that stress convenience. By Nina Amir The cold weather and … Continue reading
Fresh start
With the indulgence of the holidays behind us, the beginning of a new year is a great time for retailers to promote healthy eating … Continue reading
In its prime
The current recession has created a virtual perfect storm for retailers’ beef sales. Consumers’ predilection for eating at home has obviously been beneficial for … Continue reading
Party on
Beginning with college football’s Bowl games, extending through the NFL playoffs and culminating with Super Bowl Sunday, many Americans’ winter weekends are jam-packed with … Continue reading
Southern Pride
Whether its grapes from Chile, asparagus from Peru or mangos from Ecuador, many South American countries help keep U.S. food retailers’ shelves, boxes, barrels … Continue reading
Planting the seeds
Within a stone(fruit)’s throw of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, the Newark, Del.-based Produce Marketing Association (PMA) celebrated its 60th anniversary with the … Continue reading
Don’t shed a tear
Onions may bring tears to most people’s eyes, but for supermarkets that merchandise and cross-promote the acidic vegetable aggressively, they can be tears of … Continue reading
High on the HOG
Forget that same-old chicken and chop meat. When it comes to answering the question “What’s for dinner?” an increasing number of consumers are finding … Continue reading
Stand by your brand
Marketing branded produce is different from marketing branded items in other sections of the store. While consumers are aware of various packaged goods brands, … Continue reading
Mashing success
As consumers seek value and versatility in the produce aisle, they are relying on the potato to stretch their budgets while filling their … Continue reading
The right cut
While shoppers may frequent mass merchants and warehouse clubs for items that are traditionally purchased in the grocery channel, supermarkets remain firmly entrenched as … Continue reading
Growing profits at PMA
The pressure, it seems, is off the produce category. With energy prices more than 50% off their highs of just five months ago, produce … Continue reading
Fresh talk
Say “mini cheese!”Holland’s famous Beemster Premium Gourmet Dutch Cheese, which maintains U.S. headquarters in Jersey City, N.J., has made its first foray into exact-weight … Continue reading
