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Report: Fresh produce sales continue to struggle in August 2026 

Fresh produce had a rough August, according to the latest retail sales report from IFPA using Circana data and written...

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

Week in Review: Retail insights at SEPC Southern Innovations

A number of external factors have affected produce at retail this past year, said Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics at...

4 weeks ago 3 minute read

SEPC session explores how consumers use AI for grocery shopping

The underlying research examines AI across recipes, meal planning, grocery lists, nutrition, budgeting, and other food-related applications.

1 month ago 3 minute read

Southern Innovations session to examine how GLP-1 users shop the produce department

What's New? 2026 consumer research will be presented Sept. 10 in a session led by the study's author, Anne-Marie Roerink...

1 month ago 3 minute read

Economy, outbreak suppress produce sales in July 

Fruit and vegetable sales struggled in July, as consumers pulled back after Independence Day, and outbreak fears further eroded sales. 

2 months ago 2 minute read

FMI’s Power of Produce 2025 shows produce gains at Southern Exposure

March 7, 2025 Orlando, Fla. – Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association BB #:162464 released The Power of Produce...

2 years ago 4 minute read

SEPC releases ‘What’s New? Consumer Research’ at Southern Innovations

Nashville, September 13, 2024 — The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) BB #:191194 released its annual What’s New? 2024 consumer research...

2 years ago 7 minute read

FMI Power of Produce 2024 released at SEPC’s Southern Exposure

Millen, GA – The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) BB #:191194 is excited to announce the unveiling of the highly anticipated...

3 years ago 4 minute read

VIDEO: Reaching younger consumers, including in virtual worlds

Blue Book Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider talks with Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics about her recent What’s New? study for...

3 years ago 1 minute read

You’ve heard of ‘Girl Math,’ but how about ‘Grocery Math?’

Pamela talks with Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics, following up on Anne-Marie’s “What’s New?” research for the Southeast Produce Council’s...

3 years ago 1 minute read

September continues fresh produce volume streak

September brought cooler temperatures around the country and kids returned to school. “With it, the share of meals prepared at...

3 years ago 11 minute read

August continues positive fresh produce volume trend

The August Fresh Produce Marketplace August’s summer weather, time off and travel boosted restaurant dining. According to the Circana (formerly...

3 years ago 10 minute read

SEPC releases What’s New? consumer research at Southern Innovations

Revealing the consumer take on innovations in relation to fresh produce consumption and purchases Charlotte, NC, September 15, 2023 —...

3 years ago 8 minute read

Fresh produce sees volume growth at retail in July

The July Marketplace July was another month of single-digit food and beverage inflation for U.S. retail. While the Circana (formerly...

3 years ago 14 minute read

Shoppers focus on fresh produce deals, buying less in June

The June Marketplace Special occasions and celebrations are the number one reasons for consumers to splurge a little, according to...

3 years ago 13 minute read

Fruit demand rises amid lower inflation

The April Marketplace The deceleration of the rate of inflation continued in April 2023. “After many months of double-digit increases,...

3 years ago 11 minute read

Lower inflation drives higher fruit demand in March, but is it enough?

The March Marketplace For the first time in many months, inflation for total food and beverages stayed in the single...

3 years ago 10 minute read

Low fruit prices boost February fresh produce performance

The February Marketplace To understand the ongoing balancing act between time, money and nutrition goals, IRI, 210 Analytics and the...

4 years ago 12 minute read

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