Like many produce people, we like to check out what different supermarkets and grocery stores do with their merchandising and in-store displays. Use the photos for inspiration, to compare strategies and get a broader perspective of what different types of retailers are doing in their produce departments.And note: Sometimes we hold onto our photos for a while until the time is right. These displays were seen duri...

Fall is long gone but the winners of PMG’s fall 2022 produce display contest are as fresh as the coming spring.Who won? Why? Watch the winner webinar where the judges and host Amy Sowder discuss each category and winning work, breaking down best-of practices, tricks, tips and things to avoid when merchandising your produce in-store.In one twist, a produce professional earned a new winning title of "Honorable Mention"...

Seedless, easy to peel and offering citrus segments bursting with a sweet tang balanced perfectly with acidity — it’s easy to swoon over the hybrid mandarin variety known as Sumo Citrus. In season from January to April, it’s simple to spot in a citrus lineup because of its distinctive topknot that rests atop the large, bumpy orange fruit like a messy bun.Originally cultivated in Japan in the 1970s by a single grower...

Let’s shed some light on a merchandising technique not mentioned recently.In the same way that natural light makes our faces look better, so it goes with our fresh fruits and vegetables too. I was reminded of this fact when I came across a press release from DayStar Systems. This reminder could help you too.Good lighting has always been the friend of grocery and convenience retailers, and scientific research sho...

Greetings, produce professionals, and welcome to the produce department.Let’s start the new year off talking about one of the sometimes-unsung superstars of the produce department: the potato.Now that we are firmly in the grip of the icy, cold winter months, your customers will continue to look for more of those “comfort” — yet healthy — foods to carry them through the bulk of the winter, and potatoes fit the bill fo...