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CPMA kicks off with retail tour

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention & Trade Show kicked off in Vancouver on April 23...

2 years ago 3 minute read

CPMA kicks off with retail tour

TORONTO, ON—What better way to start a produce show than a retail tour? The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s BB #:153602...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Store Check: Mi Tienda by H-E-B

HOUSTON — I had a few H-E-B BB #:106490 stores on my list for when I was in town for...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Five standouts from the Viva Fresh Expo

HOUSTON — It was an absolutely packed trade show floor at the Viva Fresh Expo on April 13. Organizers counted...

2 years ago 2 minute read

REVIEW: Giving Sumo Citrus another chance

I’ve been hearing from retail buyers about Sumo Citrus for years. It was the best orange they’ve ever had, hands-down....

2 years ago 2 minute read

Store Check: Publix GreenWise Market

TAMPA, FL — A late night flight cancellation for my Southern Exposure departure gave me an extra day in Florida...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Review – Braga Farms Avocado Goddess chopped salad kit

In this house, we’re very familiar with the Josie’s Organics brand of chopped salad kits, but I hadn’t had a...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Store check: Produce packaging in Zurich

When I talk about store checking in Europe, a lot of folks in North America comment that Europe relies less...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Grocery inspiration – in-season citrus at its best

AUSTIN, TX — I’m spoiled by my local retailer. H.E. Butt Co., San Antonio, and its Central Market banner does...

2 years ago 1 minute read

We tried it: the Elefante Green Gold Pineapple

I’ve written about this item before in my coverage from the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Why the Trader Joe’s 15th Annual Customer Choice Awards fresh produce picks might surprise you  

I feel like I’ve complained about this before, but here we are again. What does the average consumer think of...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Store Check: Bavaria, Part 2

OBERAMMERGAU, Germany — I’ve been to this Lidl as a regular shopping excursion so many times that I forget to...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Store Check: Bavaria, Part 1

OBERAMMERGAU, Germany — I’m lucky enough to have my best friend stationed in southern Bavaria so I can visit winter...

2 years ago 2 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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Produce with Pamela’s 2024 Food Trends

Five food trends for 2024 Every year, I scour the food trends predictions to distill them into my own. While...

2 years ago 6 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

REVIEW: Little Leaf Farms salad kits

We have another contender in the salad kit games in my kitchen. Little Leaf Farms, based in Massachusetts, reached out...

3 years ago 1 minute read

REVIEW: Our fancy fruit adventure continues with Oishii strawberries

AUSTIN, TX – I’ve wanted to try Oishii strawberries for quite some time. They first launched as a specialty item...

3 years ago 3 minute read
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