consumption

‘Consumomics’ shows retailers how they can raise consumption 

The challenge of raising fresh produce consumption is less a consumer demand issue than it is a retail merchandising and execution issue.

6 days ago 2 minute read

New consumer marketing campaign for U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

Two new ads aim to grab the attention of adults and kids looking for a delicious, healthy snack.

9 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA comments on release of Food Safety Roadmap

The Reagan-Udall Foundation has released its “Roadmap to Produce Safety: A Conceptual Framework” report, how will it impact the industry?

9 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA launches campaign: You can’t Make America Healthy Again without fruits and vegetables ​

IFPA launches a new campaign on fruits and vegetables as nature’s original prescription for better health, lower healthcare, and longer lives

10 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review May 2, 2025  

IFPA held its annual retail conference and its Foundation for Fresh Produce held its annual Consumer Connection Conference

12 months ago 4 minute read

Increase consumption through motivation not education

People need better motivation to eat and serve more fruits and vegetables. Want to feel better? Want to look better?...

12 months ago 3 minute read

USDA: Fruit consumption drops as juice falls

March 10, 2025 — Total U.S. fruit intake declined 7 percent to 0.93 cup equivalent per person per day in...

1 year ago 1 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Encouraging Consumption

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

1 year ago 4 minute read

IFIC research reveals what’s keeping consumers from eating fruits and vegetables

Washington, DC, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Earth Day approaches, consumers are thinking about what’s healthy for both...

2 years ago 5 minute read

IFPA’s Foundation for Fresh Produce names 2024 board

January 18, 2024 Washington, D.C. and Newark, DE – International Fresh Produce Association’s BB #:378962 Foundation for Fresh Produce has...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Produce stars in Best Diet rankings 

The classic line is always that the gyms will be packed in January as people start their New Year’s resolutions. ...

2 years ago 3 minute read

When vegetables get caught up in politics

“I once caught my wife in bed with a cucumber.” “Just one of many ways I’m entitled not to act...

2 years ago 3 minute read

FFP wins award for family meals efforts

November 30, 2023 – The Foundation for Fresh Produce (FFP) BB #:378962 received a Gold Plate Award from the FMI...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Nutritional well-being across the states

Health Reporter has released its state-by-state ranking of nutritional well-being across the United States. I thought it would be interesting...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Lessons of a Michigan billboard

At the beginning of April, the town of Bridgman, MI, in the southwestern part of the state, on the shores...

3 years ago 2 minute read

A reason to buy less produce

Horse breeder Muriel Bing makes it sound exotic: “It is normal to enjoy strolling through the isles of the supermarket.”...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Looking Ahead to 2023: Increasing consumption

Much attention has been given to how to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. It’s not a new problem but a...

3 years ago 7 minute read

The ‘just don’t feel like it’ factor

My colleague Pamela Riemenschneider is understandably excited about her new pair of Nikes featuring dragonfruit. Dragonfruit gets boost from Nike,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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