Frieda’s invites retailers to reimagine multicultural strategy this holiday season
As retailers look to drive repeat visits and build baskets this holiday season, Frieda’s is encouraging partners to take a closer look at growing opportunities within multicultural produce.Christmas is a key moment when many Hispanic shoppers seek ingredients for meaningful family traditions, including classic dishes such as ponche navideño. When these items are merchandised with intention and an eye toward convenience, retailers signal that they understand what matters most to the communities they serve.
At Nash Produce holidays drive sweet potato sales, but look beyond for opportunities
Sales of North Carolina sweet potatoes soar the highest leading up to Thanksgiving, but year-end demand sees a considerable spike as well.
Albertsons opens applications for Innovation Launchpad Competition
Albertsons Cos. Inc. today launched its fourth annual Albertsons Cos. Innovation Launchpad Competition, inviting emerging and innovative brands to apply for the opportunity to showcase their products on a national stage. Selected finalists will present live at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA, on March 3.
Taylor Farms introduces new double dip vegetable tray
Taylor Farms launched a new double dip vegetable tray. The company will continue serving premium vegetable trays and Buttermilk Ranch — now with the addition of either Chipotle Bitchin’ Sauce or Bacon Ranch.As a gluten-free almond-based vegan dip with no added sugar, the Chipotle Bitchin’ Sauce provides a non-dairy dip to accompany the Buttermilk Ranch helping ensure no one is excluded from visiting the veggie tray. Meanwhile, the Bacon Ranch paired with the classic Buttermilk Ranch contains delicious bacon bits that will have consumers returning for seconds.
Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association announces co-chairmen
At its annual association meeting in Anaheim, CA, PAIA membership announced their co-chairmen for 2026-27 term. Carlos Solf of Southern Specialties serves as the East Coast chair, while Craig Rolandelli of Jacobs Malcolm & Burtt (JMB) serves as the West Coast chair.
Cuties launching unapologetic marketing campaign
In 2002 the launch of Cuties not only sparked a nationwide love affair with mandarins, but it also defined the mandarin category and introduced millions of shoppers to this sweet, seedless delight known for its taste, adorable size and convenience. Now, Sun Pacific is launching its new Irresistibly Cute fully integrated marketing campaign to celebrate everything that makes Cuties a beloved, trusted staple for families.
Retailers can grow the basket by boosting potatoes
Side Delights is tapping into a fast-growing consumer trend this season: Southern-style Christmas buffets that feed a crowd and inspire bigger shopping baskets. With more shoppers hosting large, casual gatherings, retailers have an opportunity to merchandise potatoes and complementary ingredients in a way that increases both volume and cross-category sales.
Produce industry in Atlanta looking strong
Atlanta’s reputation as the King of the Southeast continues to hold firm, with the region experiencing one of the most dynamic periods of growth in its produce industry. A combination of robust retail and foodservice demand, a booming population and Georgia’s diverse agricultural output has positioned the metro area as a key engine for fresh-produce movement across the eastern half of the country.
Active packaging breakthrough extends pear shelf life
Trials from Argentina have revealed that an innovative MCPBag — active packaging that releases the freshness-protecting compound 1-MCP directly inside each bag, offers growers and retailers a powerful new way to reduce waste and extend shelf life across long supply chains, where pears often soften and lose value within just days after packing.
Season’s eatings starts at Bland Farms
From stuffing to skillet sides, sweet onions anchor flavor in the dishes shoppers crave most this time of year. As category leaders, Bland Farms supplies consistent sizing, quality, and availability. Retailers can count on eye-catching displays that stop shoppers in their tracks and behind those displays is a reliable supply chain built to meet peak holiday demand as well dependable year-round volume that keeps departments running smoothly