retail
IFPA to recognize retail produce managers
Nominations are open for the International Fresh Produce Association’s annual Retail Produce Manager Awards. The awards recognize top produce man... continue reading »
Goldenberry Farms offers recyclable mango retail pack
Goldenberry Farms has expanded its Sugar Mango miniature mango brand with a new recyclable consumer retail pack, developed at the request of retailers... continue reading »
Markon comes out with trimmed leaks for foodservice
To help streamline and minimize kitchen prep, Markon Cooperative is introducing Markon First Crop Trimmed Leeks, which is now available to foodservice... continue reading »
United Fresh’s latest foodservice report focuses on peaches, jalapenos, grilled veggies
The Summer 2021 issue of United Fresh’s Fresh Insights for Foodservice is now available. Sponsored by Produce Alliance, this quarterly report highli... continue reading »
United Fresh’s spring “Fresh Insights for Foodservice” now available
The Spring 2021 issue of United Fresh’s Fresh Insights for Foodservice is now available. Sponsored by Produce Alliance, this quarterly report highli... continue reading »
Food packaging innovation to prevent food waste
When combined, packaging and unconsumed food account for almost half of the items landfilled in the United States, with some of these discarded materi... continue reading »
Full-service restaurants expected to be down 40% for 2020; QSRs 13-18%
The latest research from Mintel, the expert in what consumers want and why, shows that after several years of growth, the foodservice industry is expe... continue reading »
Spring foodservice sales down $120 billion in US amid COVID-19
Total foodservice sales in the U.S. from March to May were off in excess of $120 billion, according a report from the National Restaurant Association.... continue reading »
Column: COVID-19 creates unprecedented times for food supply chain
Unprecedented is an adjective that has been used frequently this spring. Aptly so. The shutdowns and stay-at-home orders that have taken place due ... continue reading »
California grower buries lettuce in lieu of foodservice market woes
There should be tractors rumbling across Jack Vessey’s ranch, pulling wagons full of fresh-cut romaine lettuce to be packed and shipped to restauran... continue reading »
