Variety is the Spice of Life (and Apple Sales)
2023-24 apple production up 1.5%, so there are more opportunities for promotions this year. Originally printed in the January 2024 issue of Produce Business.
Tad Thompson
Keeping the Throne: Bananas Still the Produce King
Banana leaders apply modern resources to expand brand promotion. Originally printed in the November 2023 issue of Produce Business.
Root Vegetables Bring Color and Variety to Retail
Carrot category is a powerhouse of the produce department. Originally printed in the October 2023 issue of Produce Business.
Plan Your Peach Promotions Now
Georgia peach growers suffered worst season since 1955. Originally printed in the July 2023 issue of Produce Business.
Apple’s Winter Bounty
Merchandising apples is a dynamic topic, based not only upon the current crop but dramatic industry changes. Originally printed in the January 2023 issue of… Read More
Mexico’s booming produce growth
U.S. Consumers’ Demand for Year-Round Produce Boosts Mexican Imports. Originally printed in the December 2022 issue of Produce Business.
Merchandising Chilean Fruit
New transportation arrangements, like the ‘Blueberry Express,’ are expected to correct logistics logjams. Originally printed in the November 2022 issue of Produce Business.
New Varieties, Packaging Options Driving Kiwi Sales
‘It’s the fastest-growing item in the fruit bowl.’ Originally printed in the November 2022 issue of Produce Business.
Reinventing Packaged Salads
Packaged salad retail sales are solid, but growth is set to explode, as plain packages get tossed for flavorful kits. Originally printed in the October… Read More
LA Produce Industry Thriving On Diversity
Despite a rebounding business environment, Los Angeles’ produce industry faces many of the same challenges as its counterparts across the country. Originally printed in the… Read More