International Fresh Produce Association has announced that Laura Linney will be the keynote speaker for the Women’s Fresh Perspectives General Session on Oct. 29 at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando, Florida. The session, titled “Women in Film: Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry” will feature Linney’s insights on her experience in Hollywood. Laura Linney is […]
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IRI, Ajinomoto Foods Expand To Combat Supply Issues
IRI and Ajinomoto Foods North America, the maker of Tai Pei, Ling Ling and Jose Ole frozen foods, have announced the expansion of their partnership. Having utilized IRI’s market measurement solutions and consumer panel information since 2003, Ajinomoto Foods has added IRI’s Daily Out-Of-Stock Benchmarking tool to manage retailer expectations where it was experiencing low in-stock […]
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USDA Reports Demand For Honey Reaches All-Time High
U.S. honey demand reached an all-time high, according to the latest Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Record-setting consumption of honey and made-with-honey products totaled 618 million pounds in 2021. The previous record was 596 million pounds in 2017. The U.S. is the second largest consumer behind China, according to the latest data […]
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FMI Releases The State Of Fresh Foods Report
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its “The State of Fresh Foods” report, which highlights findings from the upcoming “The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2022” analysis of the fresh foods departments. Retailers surveyed detail investments for fresh foods departments in-store but also report an increase in the amount of sales online. Key insights from […]
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Grocery Retailers Prepare For Hatch Green Chile Season
Grocery retailers across the country are preparing their stores in preparation for Hatch Green Chile season. Hatch chiles get their name from the village of Hatch, New Mexico, where the pepper is harvested only a few weeks of the year. The sunlight and cool nights of the Hatch Valley help to grow the chiles. These […]
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Differentiate From Your Grocery Competitors By Offering Unique Products In Your Assortment
by Megan Moyer Finding a niche in your community is a good way to build a competitive advantage. If you and your competitors carry many of the same brands and items, bringing in products that are unique to your store can be a strong differentiator. Start by reviewing your product assortment to see where there […]
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IHA To Host Three New Events At Education Summits
Two International Housewares Association educational summits, Chess: Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession and the International Business Council’s Global Forum, will be held in-person this fall along with a new event by the recently formed Housewares Credit Group. Under the banner “Housewares Homecoming,” the three events will take place together for the first time, uniting industry alumni, veterans […]
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DoorDash, Grocery Outlet Partner For On-Demand Delivery
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has entered into a partnership with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 398 locations including California, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington. Customers can order groceries on-demand from local Grocery Outlet stores through the DoorDash marketplace app or website. “DoorDash is committed to providing customers with all the selection […]