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Retailers can boost sales during Cinco de Mayo weekend by cross-merchandising avocados and mangoes with items such as chips and tortillas, says Galen Johnson, senior director of sales, foodservice and wholesale at Mission Produce.

Marketers, growers and retailers gear up for Cinco de Mayo promotions

As Cinco de Mayo approaches, produce companies and retailers are preparing promotions to boost sales of fresh fixings for guacamole, tacos, burritos and other Mexican food favorites.

Tina Caputo

Apr 09, 2024
Produce Retail , Merchandising

When FMI, The Food Industry Association, surveyed food industry executives in 2021 for its “Future of Work” study, a majority expressed a goal to make “significant progress” on diversity, equity and inclusion goals. Of those whose companies already had programs in place, 70% said they believed their efforts were successful in creating a better workplace for employees and improving talent attraction and retention.

How retailers are making strides toward diversity in leadership roles

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives aim not only to increase diversity in entry-level positions, but also to provide concrete pathways for employees to advance into leadership roles.

Tina Caputo

Mar 22, 2024
Social Responsibility , Produce Retail

While some retailers experienced a downturn in organic produce sales, Oliver's Market in Santa Rosa, Calif., reported having a good year for organic, despite weather challenges for local farms.

What’s trending in organic produce

Here's what recent retail sales show and what experts see shaping 2024.

Tina Caputo

Jan 30, 2024
Produce Retail , Organics

Ocean Mist Farms in Castroville, Calif., reserves Coachella Valley as its primary winter growing region due to its abundant resources and ideal winter climate. Shown is an iceberg lettuce harvest.

How the winter crop is shaping up for California vegetable growers

When snow blankets much of the country’s farmland and temperatures drop to single digits, growers in California’s desert regions shift into high gear with their winter vegetable crops.

Tina Caputo

Nov 10, 2023
California

The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2023 survey, which polled more than 1,000 U.S. consumers, found that roughly 6 out of 10 respondents purchased organic produce at least periodically during the past year.

Organic produce sales still on the rise in spite of inflation

Despite higher food prices, consumers who typically include at least some organic fruits and vegetables in their grocery carts are not giving up on the category — and some are increasing their purchases.

Tina Caputo

Nov 01, 2023
Organics , Produce Retail

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