NEWARK, Del. -- Just the facts, ma'am.That's what retailers are going to need, if they hope to propel category management into the produce arena, according to a study released by the Produce Marketing Association here...
WENATCHEE, Wash. -- Seattle-area supermarket operators are reaping produce sales increases while Washington state apple growers are tending to the supermarket aisles, in a sampling program sponsored by the Washington...
NEW ORLEANS -- The United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association convention this year is going to give every attendee the chance to be an expert.At newly scheduled industry forums, participants at the FreshWorld 96...
NEWARK, Del. -- The Produce for Better Health Foundation here released a new retail study that it said shows produce department sales are increased significantly by the 5 a Day produce promotion program.The study...
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Citrus growers in Florida were still assessing the damage last 20week from a cold snap that hit the state."We don't have any hard figures on damage yet," said Shannon Ross, manager of public affairs...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- For the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, 1995 was a bruising year.The organization fought a long, expensive and ultimately successful battle to preserve the Perishable Agricultural...
PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Andy Boy Associates, a processor of branded fresh produce-based prepared foods, ceased operations last month.The company, a partnership between RLB Food Distributors, West Caldwell, N.J., and D...
AKRON, Ohio -- Fred W. Albrecht Grocery Co. has created a club card for kids that focuses on fruit.The retailer, which operates supermarkets and supercenters under the Acme banner, launched a "Fun With Fruit Kids'...
MIAMI -- While retailers across the country are adopting the trendy farmers market motif in their produce departments, Gardner's Market here is putting its own spin on the idea by setting up the genuine article...
CLEVELAND -- Cleveland is not such an easy target anymore -- not for comedians, and not for retailers looking to muscle in on the produce turf guarded by its hometown supermarkets.The region is in resurgence, basking...