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‘The consumer is the key to winning!’
For those of you who didn’t attend United Fresh 2015, one word sums up my whole experience: excitement. Companies are excited. Consumers are exci... continue reading »
A ‘huge demographic shift’ means opportunity for fresh-cut
As they get older, become more established and enjoy increasing buying power, the millennial generation is getting a growing amount of attention from ... continue reading »
Sales of supermarkets, grocery stores grew by 15.2 percent
Supermarket sales are on the rise and the “2012 Census of Retail Trade” has stats to prove it. According to preliminary findings of the U.S. go... continue reading »
U.S. consumers believe organic means healthier
According to recent research released by Mintel, customers buy organic food for multiple reasons. Here’s a summary from the Institute of Food Te... continue reading »
Survey: Food safety is the top fear of 50 percent of retailers
What are your top two greatest fears when it comes to fresh foods? In a recent survey, Supermarket News asked a number of retailers the same questi... continue reading »
PMA, The Hartman Group publish ‘Transparency 2015’ study
To provide insights into consumer behaviors driving fresh fruit and vegetable sales, Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has expanded its partnership ... continue reading »
Global Cold Chain Alliance publishes 2015-2016 Global Cold Chain Directory
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has published the “2015-2016 Global Cold Chain Directory.” The annual printed publication is complemented by... continue reading »
USDA awards grants for nanotechnology research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced more than $3.8 million in funding to support g... continue reading »
