Heritage Grocers Group has announced a series of executive appointments and internal promotions designed to strengthen operations across its portfolio of Hispanic and ethnic grocery banners. The changes include new leadership roles overseeing merchandising, logistics, technology, customer experience and people operations, along with new division presidents for several of the company’s supermarket banners. Ryan Adams […]

First of all, what is Passion Fruit, and how did it get its name?  Passion Fruit is native to subtropical and tropical regions of South America, stretching from Brazil to northern Argentina. Tribes first cultivated it and enjoyed the fruit for its juicy, filled seed center. The name has no relationship with romance. In the […]

Edible Garden is expanding its relationship with Target through a fresh herb program designed to meet increased consumer demand during the Thanksgiving through New Year holiday season. The expanded program will include several of the herbs most closely associated with holiday cooking, including rosemary, sage, thyme, parsley and poultry blends. Edible Garden and Target are […]

Bananas – The undisputed leader in total volume and household purchase frequency. Potatoes – The top-selling fresh vegetable by the pound, accounting for nearly 10% of all produce department volume. Onions – A foundational volume staple across retail and foodservice. Tomatoes – High volume turnover, spanning field-grown and greenhouse varieties. Apples – Maintains massive year-round […]

The Southeast Produce Council is taking a closer look at how the rapidly expanding use of GLP-1 medications may be changing consumer behavior in the produce department. SEPC will unveil new consumer research during its Southern Innovations conference Sept. 10, examining how people taking GLP-1 medications approach fruits and vegetables, meal planning, portions and eating […]