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Columnist and produce industry veteran Armand Lobato shares his insight and perspective.

Know the ‘tricks’ of the grocery trade

From sights, sounds and smells, stores have a variety of methods to entice shoppers, and produce has its own toolkit to capture maximum sales, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Armand Lobato

Mar 27, 2025
Produce Retail , PMG Industry Perspective

“We have a decades-long relationship with the Ojai Pixie Grower’s Association. We’re trying to make sure that 52 small family farms are sustainable and continue with California farming and growing. That’s what’s important to us,” said Robert Schueller, director of public relations for Melissa’s Produce.

Melissa’s Produce reports strong Ojai pixie tangerine harvest

Year-over-year growth of 33% in both 2023 and 2024 indicates that the fruit continues to be a sought-after product with increasing consumer demand, the company says.

The Packer Staff

Mar 27, 2025
Produce Retail , Citrus , California

Babé Farms says some of its top-selling spring include rainbow root vegetables (baby beets, carrots, specialty radishes), baby head lettuces and its signature Blonde Frisée.

California in season: A look at in-demand vegetables and market trends

As spring approaches, California growers and suppliers share insights into production trends, consumer demand and industry innovations for seasonal vegetables.

Jill Dutton

Mar 27, 2025
Produce Retail , California

AWG reports record results at shareholders meeting

Associated Wholesale Grocers said total distribution of cooperative benefits returned to shareholders was a record $642.1 million, up 6.53%.

The Packer Staff

Mar 26, 2025
Produce Retail

One of the 20 winning entries in Wonderful Pistachios’ 2025 Retailer Display Competition.

Wonderful Pistachios shares 2025 Retailer Display Competition winners

In honor of World Pistachio Day, the competition challenged retailers across the U.S. and Canada to craft innovative in-store displays that showcased Wonderful Pistachios’ products in visually striking and fun ways.

The Packer Staff

Mar 26, 2025
Produce Retail , PMG Retail Merchandising , Merchandising , Nuts , Nuts , Dates & Dried Fruit

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