SMP Produce's articles Ocean Mist artichokes in peak production [[“value”:” Ocean Mist said retailers can now order promotable volumes of artichokes to put together impressive instore displays. “]] SMP Produce January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 < 1 min read 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Department: Food Report spotlights grocery produce managers [[“value”:” Ashley Nickle, produce industry consultant and founder/host of The Produce Retail Podcast, has published a new report called ‘State of the Produce Manager: A Guide to Investing in the People Who Empower Your Department.’ “]] SMP Produce January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. PerimeterDept. FreshPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Shopper & Customer Lipman Family Farms says Gen Z prefers smaller pack sizes [[“value”:” “Gen Z is shopping more frequently and seeking a more curated, personal product experience than the generations before them,” said Elyse Lipman, Lipman Family Farms CEO. “]] SMP Produce January 27, 2024January 27, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked D’Arrigo California debuts baby gem lettuce [[“value”:” D’Arrigo California described the new lettuce as a seamless blend of the best parts of romaine and butter lettuces. “]] SMP Produce January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 < 1 min read 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Trends & External Forces Turning up the heat: The Hot Plate shares 3 flavor trends for 2024 [[“value”:” The Hot Plate, Tag’s Food and Beverage Center of Excellence for brands and agencies, has released its 2024 Flavor & Trends Forecast, and spicy is front and center. “]] SMP Produce January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageDept. GroceryAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Technology & Innovation SEPC program explores cutting-edge ag, tech [[“value”:” The Southeast Produce Council took a group of emerging leaders on an inaugural trip to the Research Triangle in North Carolina. “]] SMP Produce January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Department: Food Astra finds fruit peeler equipment leads to repeat sales [[“value”:” Astra said a large mango processer in the US bought the Astra KA-730 mango peeler and, within a few months, had purchased several more units. “]] SMP Produce January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Department: Food Fresh Del Monte commits to innovation in fresh-cut produce [[“value”:” Fresh Del Monte’s fresh-cut fruit lineup has undergone several “notable enhancements” in recent years, the company said. “]] SMP Produce January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Department: Food Commissary insider: fresh-cut produce [[“value”:” More and more retailers are turning to commissaries, central kitchens and other offsite facilities to supply their fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. “]] SMP Produce January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Merchandising good natured publishes free sustainability ebook [[“value”:” This educational resource aims to help businesses navigate key considerations when selecting the best sustainable packaging solution for their food products. “]] SMP Produce January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityPackagingDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Department: Food Whipnotic expands distribution to Kroger [[“value”:” Instore bakery cakes and fresh berries in produce are two cross-merchandising opportunities suggested by Whipnotic co-founder and president Tracy Luckow. “]] SMP Produce January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainKrogerDept. FreshDept. PerimeterMerchandisingDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Trends & External Forces Stemilt apple yields up 43% in 2023 [[“value”:” Stemilt is optimistic toward its expected volume, quality and sales performance in 2024. “]] SMP Produce January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Loading Load more
Ocean Mist artichokes in peak production [[“value”:” Ocean Mist said retailers can now order promotable volumes of artichokes to put together impressive instore displays. “]] SMP Produce January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 < 1 min read 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Report spotlights grocery produce managers [[“value”:” Ashley Nickle, produce industry consultant and founder/host of The Produce Retail Podcast, has published a new report called ‘State of the Produce Manager: A Guide to Investing in the People Who Empower Your Department.’ “]] SMP Produce January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. PerimeterDept. FreshPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Lipman Family Farms says Gen Z prefers smaller pack sizes [[“value”:” “Gen Z is shopping more frequently and seeking a more curated, personal product experience than the generations before them,” said Elyse Lipman, Lipman Family Farms CEO. “]] SMP Produce January 27, 2024January 27, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
D’Arrigo California debuts baby gem lettuce [[“value”:” D’Arrigo California described the new lettuce as a seamless blend of the best parts of romaine and butter lettuces. “]] SMP Produce January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 < 1 min read 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Turning up the heat: The Hot Plate shares 3 flavor trends for 2024 [[“value”:” The Hot Plate, Tag’s Food and Beverage Center of Excellence for brands and agencies, has released its 2024 Flavor & Trends Forecast, and spicy is front and center. “]] SMP Produce January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageDept. GroceryAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation SEPC program explores cutting-edge ag, tech [[“value”:” The Southeast Produce Council took a group of emerging leaders on an inaugural trip to the Research Triangle in North Carolina. “]] SMP Produce January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Astra finds fruit peeler equipment leads to repeat sales [[“value”:” Astra said a large mango processer in the US bought the Astra KA-730 mango peeler and, within a few months, had purchased several more units. “]] SMP Produce January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Fresh Del Monte commits to innovation in fresh-cut produce [[“value”:” Fresh Del Monte’s fresh-cut fruit lineup has undergone several “notable enhancements” in recent years, the company said. “]] SMP Produce January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Commissary insider: fresh-cut produce [[“value”:” More and more retailers are turning to commissaries, central kitchens and other offsite facilities to supply their fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. “]] SMP Produce January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising good natured publishes free sustainability ebook [[“value”:” This educational resource aims to help businesses navigate key considerations when selecting the best sustainable packaging solution for their food products. “]] SMP Produce January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityPackagingDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Whipnotic expands distribution to Kroger [[“value”:” Instore bakery cakes and fresh berries in produce are two cross-merchandising opportunities suggested by Whipnotic co-founder and president Tracy Luckow. “]] SMP Produce January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainKrogerDept. FreshDept. PerimeterMerchandisingDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Stemilt apple yields up 43% in 2023 [[“value”:” Stemilt is optimistic toward its expected volume, quality and sales performance in 2024. “]] SMP Produce January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked