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Cyber Degree at Saint Joseph’s University

Saint Joseph's University's executive food marketing program is now available online. By Barrie Dawson Saint Joseph’s University of Philadelphia is in its second year of offering fully accredited on...

Sales review: Avocados

By Haley Hastings Buoyed by party occasions such as the Super Bowl and Cinco de Mayo, avocado sales are on the rise. Avocados accounted for 2.5% of total produce department dollar sales, for the 52 w...

A Look Back At IDDBA

A record number of retailers and suppliers made the rounds at the 2015 Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo.

Cereal Behavior

Top cereal manufacturers are introducing gluten-free offerings in hopes of sparking the category. According to a number of industry observers, one reason for the slowdown in cereal sales is the growi...

Mushrooms

By Haley Hastings Promoted during the proper times of the year, mushrooms can generate solid sales for retailers. The mushroom category accounted for 1.7% of produce department dollar sales during t...

Water Levels are on the Rise

The annual State of the Beverage Market Report delivers the numbers and the trends in the bottled water, soda, beer,  RTD tea and coffee categories. The biggest story in the supermarket beverage aisle...

Produce Beverages

By Haley Hastings The produce department continues to be an area that shoppers are looking to make beverage purchases. Produce beverages accounted for 2.4% of total produce department dollar sales fo...

The Mother Lode

By Wendy Hirschhorn When it comes to winning over the hearts, minds and appetites of millions of food shoppers, mom bloggers carry much influence. Kings Food Markets understands the importance of co...

Payroll Planning

By Carlos E. Gonzalez Better management of labor costs can help retailers increase profits. Supermarkets by their nature are high-volume, low-margin businesses. Margins of only 1.5-2% are common. Wi...

Tracking the Field

By Richard Jones Growers that can measure their crop quality, providing suitable raw produce to retailers, can help eroding margins. The public’s understanding of and appetite for food traceability ...

Talking Shop with Bob Sewall

Bob Sewall, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Blount Fine Foods, says the more Blount elevates its products, the more success its retail customers enjoy. What is happening in the sou...

Sales review: Tomatoes

By Haley Hastings Warmer months lead to increased tomato sales. The tomatoes category contributed 5.3% to produce department dollar sales for the 52 weeks ended January 31, steady compared to the pre...

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