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… Read More
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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… Read More
Organic Demand Triggers Growing Pains
Handling requirements necessitate extra care during transport and warehousing. As organic offerings become a larger portion of what mainstream supermarkets sell, the category suddenly demands… Read More
Confronting The Pistachio Shell
The pistachio shell has always posed a challenge to marketers and retailers. It imposes an extra step on consumers. “If you go to the store… Read More
Raisins – A Good Fit in Produce
With a growing popularity of new flavors and its well-promoted health benefits, this dried fruit has boundaries opportunities for robust sales. With a focus on… Read More
Creating an Action Plan to Increase Date Sales
Growing health and demographic trends for the fruit promise greater opportunity. Though historically considered a winter holiday or baking item, dates have increased in popularity… Read More
Freeze Dried Products Gain Opportunities
Health-conscious snackers gravitate toward these profitable and popular items in the produce department. Produce sections have long carried dried fruit alongside nuts and other healthy… Read More
Organic Berry Sales Take Lead
The strong and growing category gains mainstream acceptance. Organic berries are a growing component of the overall berry category. The key to future expansion includes… Read More
Trending Dried Fruit and Nuts
The category gains popularity due to unique, sweet coatings. Produce executives have the ability to capitalize on a delicious commodity by merchandising sweet-coated dried fruits and… Read More
The Skinny On Nuts
Good for you, good for produce sales. Weis Markets, a supermarket chain based in Sunbury, PA, with more than 200 stores along the Atlantic Coast,… Read More