Researcher sees big value with closed refrigerated cases
CHICAGO — Closed refrigerated display cases can save on retail energy costs and better preserve the quality of fresh-cut packs.
View ArticleLocal, with a side of cold chain management
We’re coming up on the high season for local produce for a lot of the country, and I think it’s time for retailers to remind consumers that the supermarket is a great place for local produce.
View ArticlePamela's Kitchen: Blue Apron Meal Kits
I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to try a meal kit delivery service for a while, so I was happy to have a reason so readers of the July issue of Produce Retailer Magazine could see what one of...
View ArticleIndy Fruit rethinks its golf/expo format
The annual Indianapolis Fruit Expo will continue beyond this year’s July 25-26 event, but likely will be reformulated, swapping a golf tournament for educational sessions.
View ArticleStore Tour: Green Zebra Grocery, Portland, Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Quick, convenient and quality food are the cornerstones for Green Zebra Grocery, a small format urban retailer based in Portland. Director of produce Erik Levi says it’s been a fun...
View ArticleHoneycrisp volume rising in Washington
YAKIMA, Wash. — Coming off another season of big demand and high prices, Honeycrisp variety apples should see another step up in volume from Washington growers.
View ArticlePamela's Kitchen: Tasteful Selections Take & Shake Potato Cups
Produce Retailer editor Pamela Riemenschneider ponders office snacks and Tasteful Selections' new Take & Shake Potato Cups. The Verdict: way better smelling than microwave popcorn. See for yourself.
View ArticlePotatoes USA looks to build retail potato volume
SUN VALLEY, Idaho — Finding the right strategy to increase both sales dollars and volume of potato sales is a continuing challenge for today’s potato industry, and Ross Johnson is taking on that mission.
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