Produce Retail
A new Algolia survey shows 73% of U.S. consumers are stressed about grocery prices, prompting them to seek savings through store brands, loyalty programs and AI powered tools, while still prioritizing fresh produce, meat and dairy.
The Food System Outlook 2025 report shows millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the food industry, with 90% prioritizing healthy, fresh and clean-label foods over other expenses, even during economic hardship.
“It’s unlikely that changes in tariffs will impact prices headed into the Super Bowl, however, we’ll see how it plays out in the coming weeks,” Dr. Michael Swanson says.
The journey for a new produce manager typically begins at a lower-volume store with fewer resources. Columnist Armand Lobato offers some thoughts on handling the challenges — and the opportunity to aim higher.
Produce Retailer editor Pamela Riemenschneider and staff writer Ashley Nickle discuss the revamped meal kits from Chef’d and other products now in stores -- and the all-important question of where to merchandise them.
Transportation woes continue to haunt Northeast shippers as trucks remain hard to come by and freight rates skyrocket because of rising fuel costs and a scarcity of drivers.
Wells Fargo analysis shows hosting a party of ten for the fourth of July holiday could cost 11% more in 2022 than it would have last year.