Rick and Tonya Antle honored by United Fresh
LA QUINTA, CA — Members of the United Fresh Produce Association gathered Jan. 12-14 at the La Quinta Resort & Club, here, to honor Rick and Tonya Antle with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their numerous contributions to the fresh produce industry. The Antles were both praised and roasted by longtime friends, associates and family members, and were clearly moved by the outpouring of love and respect.
CMI jumps to No. 1 selling U.S. apple brand
CMI has become the No. 1 selling apple brand in U.S. supermarkets based on a 41 percent dollar increase, according to Nielsen FreshFacts data for the most recent 52-week period. According to Steve Lutz, vice president of marketing for CMI, the company's brand strength has been significantly driven by pouch bag programs.
Frieda’s new crêpes packaging attracts impulse shoppers, helps boost berry sales
This February retailers can provide their shoppers with a Valentine’s Day meal solution display featuring value-added produce items like Frieda’s newly branded French Style Crêpes, paired with their fresh berry case.
Chilean import season in full swing, keeping The Perishable Specialist on the go
The Chilean import season is now in full swing, testified by fresh produce shippers, receivers, their customers and especially brokers who ensure that the rules, laws and guidelines issued by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, a division of the Department of Homeland Security, are strictly abided by.
The Perishable Specialist Inc., a customs broker headquartered in Miami, deals only in fresh fruits and vegetables.
NYAA grateful for a year of high-quality and strong volume apples
Produce professionals never take a year for granted when everything falls into perfect place. This season, New York State growers are celebrating a great overall year, and they are thankful for it.
Southeastern Grocers customers see fresh produce price cuts
Southeastern Grocers, parent company of BI-LO and Winn-Dixie, has dropped prices by up to 50 percent on over 400 pantry essentials, including fresh produce. The grocery chain’s newly launched ‘Down Down’ pricing program is based on a commitment to lower prices.
Edible Software exhibiting at Winter Fancy Food Show
Edible Software will be exhibiting at the Winter Fancy Food Show Jan. 17-19. New product features debuted at the booth include Edible Store and EDI. Attendees are encouraged to come by the booth to see a live demonstration of Edible Software’s ability to increase gross profits.
Edible Software will be exhibiting the new features of Edible Store and EDI. These modules were specifically crafted to increase productivity and gross profits.
Kroger's Fred Meyer president retires, successor named
The Kroger Co. announced the retirement of Lynn Gust, president of its Portland, OR-based 132-store banner Fred Meyer, and the promotion of Jeff Burt to succeed him.
Red potato marketing could enjoy uptick in 2016
The overall mood of several Red River Valley red potato shippers reflected substantial disappointment with low prices as 2015 shipping drew to a close. However, streaks of optimism simmered based on several points.
Outlook 2016: Unexpected bunch and bouquet trends
Accredited as a quick pickup for our customers and the cornerstone of the retail flower shop, the bouquet line in our stores continues to hold center stage. The in-your-face consumer bunch displays and enticing bouquet case relentlessly perform their role as the largest sales category in the business, and the largest profit builder of all perishable categories.
In category management terms, bunches and bouquets evoke the fresh perception of the entire store, and boldly hold court as the flagship category within the floral department.