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“Prepared foods and salads allow busy customers to buy fresh items in portions that fit their needs,” says Mark Kowalkowski, corporate executive chef for Oliver’s Market. “No preparation time is needed, increasing the odds that the food will be consumed and not wasted.”

Consumers still flock to retail foodservice offerings

As busy shoppers seek to eat healthy, retail foodservice providers find unique ways to incorporate fresh produce into offerings.

Christina Herrick

Jul 22, 2024
Foodservice , Produce Retail

Prime members now get free Grubhub+, and Amazon customers can order Grubhub on Amazon.com and in the Amazon Shopping app.

Amazon adds Grubhub to website and app

Amazon said the ordering experience is identical to the experience on Grubhub.com or Grubhub’s app and that customers will see the same restaurant prices they do on Grubhub.

Aaron Gonzalez

May 30, 2024
Foodservice

Justin Timineri, state chef and culinary ambassador for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, develops recipes featuring Florida avocados that are published on freshfromflorida.com and shared with more than 900,000 social media followers.

Why stores and restaurants tout Florida avocados

Consumers, retailers and many foodservice operators eagerly await the arrival of Florida green-skin avocados every year, grower-shippers say.

Tom Burfield

May 20, 2024
Foodservice , Produce Retail , Avocados , Florida

Based on consumer trends and preferences, Monterey, Calif.-based Dole Fresh Vegetables has introduced some exciting new salad offerings, including the Sweet Corn Chopped Kit, says Dave Austin, vice president, product innovation.

What data shows about salad trends in retail and foodservice

May is National Salad Month, and it seems U.S. consumers already have a jump on enjoying these light, healthful treats. Here's what retail data shows about consumer preferences when it comes to a dish of leafy greens.

Tom Burfield

May 03, 2024
Salad Mix , Produce Retail , Foodservice

Shown from left are Kevin Brooks, chief revenue officer for Procurant; Mark Kowalkowski, corporate executive chef for Oliver’s Market; and Vanessa Nieto, director of foodservice for Raley’s.

What’s next for retail foodservice: Retailers dish up insights in free webinar

"Impact Retail Foodservice 2024" will gather industry experts to discuss opportunities and challenges, as well as share insights for driving growth in the year ahead in one of the hottest departments in grocery.

The Packer Staff

Mar 28, 2024
Foodservice , Produce Education

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