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Food Systems for the Future Institute has released “Grocery Retail for All: Affordable, Nutritious Food in Every Neighborhood,” a report aimed at identifying creative solutions to the persistent challenges faced by grocery operators in low-income communities across the U.S.

Report examines retail grocery access in low-income communities

A Food Systems for the Future Institute report focuses on increasing grocery retail success and ensuring the affordability, availability and accessibility of nutritious food... Read More

Jill Dutton

Dec 17, 2024
Produce Retail , Produce Research

The U.S. online grocery market ended November 2024 with $9.6 billion in monthly sales, a 17.8% increase over last year, according to a Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey fielded Nov. 29-30.

November U.S. e-grocery sales up 18% over year ago

A survey shows significant growth in monthly active users across all segments set a record high of 77.8 million households, fueling sales growth... Read More

The Packer Staff

Dec 10, 2024
Produce Retail , Produce Research

84.51° research shows customers want at-home meals both convenient and healthy.

Consumers want convenient, healthy meals at home, says 84.51°

Kroger's retail data science, insights and media company says today's consumers seek both protein-rich healthful foods and convenience... Read More

Jill Dutton

Dec 06, 2024
Produce Retail , Produce Research

Pictured is Michael Barbera, chief behavioral officer for Clicksuasion Labs and an award-winning consumer psychologist.

Why they buy: the psychology behind produce purchases

Consumer psychologist Michael Barbera shares insights about how marketing strategies, sensory triggers and emerging trends influence shopper decisions... Read More

Jill Dutton

Dec 06, 2024
Produce Retail , Produce Research

The Circana report reveals that SNAP households spend 32% more per buyer than non-SNAP households.

Report examines retail opportunities for SNAP shoppers

Co-promoting “occasion deals” that include both private and name brands can help increase basket sizes and provide greater value to these households, Circana says... Read More

Jill Dutton

Nov 22, 2024
Produce Retail , Produce Research

On average, shoppers made five watermelon purchase trips during the year, spending $5.83 per trip for an estimated annual household spend of $28.94, according to a study from the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

Key shopper behaviors speed growth of watermelon category, study shows

A National Watermelon Promotion Board shopper segmentation study shows that over 3 million new U.S. households purchased watermelon in 2024... Read More

The Packer Staff

Nov 22, 2024
Watermelons , National Watermelon Promotion Board , Produce Retail , Produce Research

The first part of the study showed that when retailers place googly eyes on pictures of irregular-appearing produce, consumers judge the product according to multiple exemplars as they do when they evaluate humans.

Making ugly produce more attractive with 'googly eyes'

Researchers conducted three studies examining whether retailers can use marketing techniques that attribute human form or personality to imperfect produce to help increase purchase intentions... Read More

Tom Karst

Sep 10, 2024
Produce Retail , Produce Research

An analysis shows Walmart’s year-over-year gains for the second quarter of 2024 build on a multiyear uptrend for the retailer, fueled by economic conditions and key strategic moves that have delivered results.

Walmart captures record 37% of U.S. e-grocery sales in Q2

A new online grocery market share analysis shows sales continue to shift away from supermarkets and toward Walmart as households search for more savings... Read More

Jill Dutton

Aug 06, 2024
Produce Retail , Produce Research

Of those surveyed in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024, 37.3% reported buying cabbage in the past year, up from both the 2023 and 2022 surveys.

How consumer-reported purchases of cabbage are trending

Of those surveyed in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024, 37.3% reported buying cabbage in the past year. See how that compares to the 2023 and 2022 surveys and which consumers most frequently said they bought cabbage... Read More

The Packer Staff

Jun 03, 2024
Cabbage , Produce Retail , Produce Research , Fresh Trends Data

Fresh Trends: 1 in 3 surveyed consumers said they purchased blackberries

At 33%, the rate of consumer-reported blackberry purchases in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey is up from survey results of recent years... Read More

The Packer Staff

May 29, 2024
Blackberries , Produce Retail , Produce Research , Fresh Trends Data

Consumers prioritize sustainability in produce purchase decisions

The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2024 survey found that more than three-quarters of consumers place at least some priority on sustainability in their buying decisions, with 30% placing primary priority on it. .. Read More

Jennifer Strailey

May 29, 2024
Sustainability , Produce Retail , Produce Research

Nothing appeals to consumers quite like bananas, survey shows

Nearly 83% of consumers surveyed said they purchased this tropical fruit in the past 12 months, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024... Read More

The Packer Staff

May 24, 2024
Bananas , Produce Retail , Produce Research , Fresh Trends Data

Avocado purchases remain high, according to figures from The Packer’s Fresh Trends  2024, which shows 51% of consumers reported purchasing them in the past 12 months.

Survey: Inflation caused 24% of shoppers to reduce spend on avocados

However, avocado purchases remain high, according to figures from The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024, which shows 51% of consumers reported purchasing the fruit in the past 12 months... Read More

The Packer Staff

May 23, 2024
Avocados , Produce Retail , Produce Research , Fresh Trends Data

Consumer survey shows rise in reported asparagus purchases

Nearly 37% of those surveyed by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 said they purchased asparagus in the past 12 months... Read More

The Packer Staff

May 22, 2024
Asparagus , Produce Retail , Produce Research , Fresh Trends Data

Report: Food deserts in rural America show need for broader distribution strategies

High rates of food insecurity in rural areas represent a market opportunity for food suppliers, a new report says... Read More

The Packer Staff

Oct 05, 2023
Produce Retail , Produce Research

CDC: Small children aren't eating vegetables (Me: No kidding!)

Amy Sowder

Feb 17, 2023
PMG Data and Research , Produce Retail , Produce Research , Nutrition

New 5-year forecast: grocery sales slowdown, but growth in pickup

Amy Sowder

Jan 30, 2023
PMG Data and Research , Produce Retail , Produce Research

August e-grocery sales slip by almost 1% versus year ago

Amy Sowder

Sep 13, 2022
PMG Data and Research , Produce Retail , Produce Research

July e-grocery sales climb 17% from a year ago

Amy Sowder

Aug 11, 2022
PMG Data and Research , Produce Retail , Produce Research

Study: Low-income households buy private labels the least

Amy Sowder

Aug 01, 2022
PMG Data and Research , Produce Retail , Produce Research

Almost 60% of Walmart+ Weekend spending was on groceries

Amy Sowder

Jun 06, 2022
PMG Data and Research , Produce Retail , Produce Research

Online shopping, cost concerns affect shoppers’ habits

Janice M. Kresin

Mar 18, 2022
Produce - General , Fresh Trends Data , Produce Retail , Produce Research

January report: Shoppers buy less while produce prices rise

Amy Sowder

Feb 16, 2022
PMG Data and Research , Produce Retail , Produce Research

Safeway takes market share in Northern California and Nevada grocery retail markets

Brooke Park

Jul 29, 2021
Merchandising , Produce Retail , Produce Research , Regional Markets

Blueberry council launches Grab a Boost of Blue campaign

Chris Koger

Dec 29, 2020
Produce - General , Produce Retail , Produce Research , Blueberries

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Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Produce Retail, Produce Research News

Report examines retail grocery access in low-income communities

November U.S. e-grocery sales up 18% over year ago

Consumers want convenient, healthy meals at home, says 84.51°

Why they buy: the psychology behind produce purchases

Report examines retail opportunities for SNAP shoppers

Key shopper behaviors speed growth of watermelon category, study shows

Making ugly produce more attractive with 'googly eyes'

Walmart captures record 37% of U.S. e-grocery sales in Q2

How consumer-reported purchases of cabbage are trending

Fresh Trends: 1 in 3 surveyed consumers said they purchased blackberries

Consumers prioritize sustainability in produce purchase decisions

Nothing appeals to consumers quite like bananas, survey shows

Survey: Inflation caused 24% of shoppers to reduce spend on avocados

Consumer survey shows rise in reported asparagus purchases

Report: Food deserts in rural America show need for broader distribution strategies

CDC: Small children aren't eating vegetables (Me: No kidding!)

New 5-year forecast: grocery sales slowdown, but growth in pickup

August e-grocery sales slip by almost 1% versus year ago

July e-grocery sales climb 17% from a year ago

Study: Low-income households buy private labels the least

Almost 60% of Walmart+ Weekend spending was on groceries

Online shopping, cost concerns affect shoppers’ habits

January report: Shoppers buy less while produce prices rise

Safeway takes market share in Northern California and Nevada grocery retail markets

Blueberry council launches Grab a Boost of Blue campaign

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