IRI, 210 Analytics and IFPA have shared the latest analysis of fresh produce. Fresh produce prices were up from last year, but at a low 5.3 percent level on a per-unit basis and 5.6 percent on a per-pound basis. The deceleration is driven by fruit, for which prices increased a low 3.2 percent. Additionally, vegetable inflation […]
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NCA Shares New Report On Candy Consumers
Non-chocolate candy is a consumer favorite during prosperous, inflationary and pandemic times, according to the National Confectioners Association. The second-largest selling confectionery category, non-chocolate candy represents 32 percent of all U.S. confectionery dollar sales and growth is outpacing that of all other segments, IRI reports. In an effort to explore how shifting demographics, consumption preferences […]
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Consumers Set To Spread Holiday Cheer Through Candy
Chocolate and candy can play a role in year-round celebrations, but the $4.9 billion dollar winter holidays season is where these treats shine, with more than half of consumers saying they plan to celebrate the season by gifting confectionery products, according to research gathered by the National Confectioners Association. “A meaningful part of the excitement of the […]
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Thanksgiving Holiday Prompts Sales Spike For Frozen Food
IRI, 210 Analytics and AFFI have shared the latest data and analysis regarding the frozen food department. Frozen food prices on a per unit basis increased 16.8 percent in November, unchanged from the increases seen in September and October. This is more than three percentage points higher than the total store average. Virtually all areas […]
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Super Starr International Transitions To Winter Honeydew Melons
Super Starr International, a Mexico-based papaya and melon grower, shipper and processor, has begun the transition to Winter Honeydew Melon season with availability beginning early January. The company encourages retailers to place orders now to secure product for distribution as this is a limited time crop. “Our winter melon crop is right on schedule and looks great,” said […]
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Study Shows Produce Remained Close To Last Year Sales
IRI, 210 Analytics and IFPA continue to share the latest trends and analysis in fresh produce. Fresh produce prices were also up from last year, but a relatively low 5.3 percent level on a per-unit basis and 5.6 percent on a per-pound basis. This is far below the total store average. The deceleration is driven by […]
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Ahold Delhaize Proposes Agnefjäll As Chair Of Supervisory Board
Zaandam, the Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize has announced that it intends to propose the reappointment of Peter Agnefjäll as member and chair of the supervisory board at the annual general meeting of shareholders on April 12. Peter Agnefjӓll has been a member of the supervisory board since April 2019 and was appointed chair in January 2021. He […]
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Independent Grocers Are ‘Heart Of America’
Nominations open for Exceptional Independents Awards Shelby Publishing is accepting nominations for its inaugural Exceptional Independents Awards program, which honors the role independent grocers play in the industry. ROFDA President and CEO Jeff Pedersen said independents are vital to the communities they serve. In many cases, independent grocers may have grown up in that community […]