May 29, 2024 · In this article: Yoke’s Fresh Market, based in Spokane, WA, emphasizes a customer-centric approach across its 19 stores in the Northwest, including a recently renovated location in Missoula, MT.With a commitment to freshness and quality, Yoke's prioritizes produce upon entry, aiming for a neighborhood grocer feel. Their focus on competitive pricing without sacrificing quality attracts ...

Jan 9, 2024 · In this article: Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, Rhode Island's largest independent grocer, offers a high-quality produce experience rooted in local values.Founded in 1969 by Dave Cesario, the store emphasizes fresh, fair-priced produce, catering to health-conscious customers.With a bright, engaging layout, a knowledgeable staff, and hands-on sourcing, the marketplace maintains strong sales ...

Nov 12, 2024 · In this article: The ShopRite of Drexeline in Drexel Hill, PA, recently celebrated its grand reopening after a complete rebuild, featuring an expansive 4,000-square-foot produce section that has significantly boosted sales.Store owner Patrick J. Burns emphasized the commitment to quality and freshness, procuring all produce via Wakefern.With engaging layouts and cross-merchandising strategies ...

Sep 4, 2024 · Produce has been central to the development of Chicago’s Pete’s Market. Pete’s Market took root in the early 1970s as a produce stand on Chicago’s South Side, and now, more than 50 years later, that produce stand has grown into a major grocery chain — with fresh fruit and vegetables still hand-picked and delivered daily.

Dec 26, 2024 · Index Fresh, Corona, CA, has added Carlos Duarte to its sales and business development team. Duarte is a Ventura County resident who has been immersed in the world of avocados for over a decade. Most recently, he served as an account manager for Calavo Growers, focused on fresh sales for key accounts nationwide.

In this article: SPD Markets, a family-owned grocery chain in Nevada City and Grass Valley, emphasizes a diverse range of fresh produce for success.With a unique vintage fruit crate display and organic produce sales skewed toward 60%, they were recently awarded the USA Retailer of the Year by IGA.Committed to quality, they prioritize local sourcing and community ties, contributing over $1.6 ...

Mar 7, 2024 · In this article: In Newark, NJ, the ShopRite store opened in 2015, transforming the area’s food landscape.Owned by Neil Greenstein, the 70,000-square-foot supermarket brought accessible, fresh produce to a food desert, exceeding expectations despite initial skepticism.With a diverse product range catering to the growing Hispanic population and an increased demand for organic items, the store ...

In this article: Innovations in technology and packaging are rising alongside the growing demand for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, which reached $11.2 billion in sales in 2023.Key drivers include the convenience of snacking, a focus on health and wellness, and the challenge of limited meal prep time.Sustainability concerns further fuel their popularity, with fresh-cut …

Oct 8, 2024 · The transportation industry juggles shortages, inflation and scheduling. The key between field and fork is transportation. In the U.S., trucks are responsible for 83% of agricultural freight movements by tonnage, including fresh fruits and vegetables, according to a 2020 U.S. Department of Agriculture report.

Dec 19, 2024 · Although these challenges are real, industry optimism remains strong, with some companies looking to new ways of growing and marketing as the best means of overcoming the difficulties, and ensuring Mexican produce remains at the top of the grocery display.