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cover story
20 BLURRING THE LINES OF RETAIL AND FOODSERVICE:
CHEFS’ MAGIC INSPIRES RETAIL
Produce-centric, cravable offerings trending at a supermarket near you.
special features
16 FROM THE PAGES OF THE PERISHABLEPUNDIT.COM The Words That Can't Be Spoken
18 ASCENDANT INDEPENDENT: ROY POPE GROCERY
Local produce key for Fort Worth neighborhood specialty grocer.
SAN FRANCISCO
54 REGIONAL PROFILE: CITY BY THE BAY DIVES INTO DELIVERY MODE
In this food-loving city steeped in
global flavors, the future is in service.
60 RETAIL PROFILE:
CRYSTAL SPRINGS PRODUCE Neighborhood store thrives by offering locally grown and organic produce at competitive prices.
MARCH 2019 • VOL. 35 • NO. 04 • $9.90
features departments
in this issue
4 QUIZ
6 WASHINGTON GRAPEVINE 8 PRODUCE WATCH
12 FORWARD THINKING
14 RESEARCH PERSPECTIVE
15 COMMENTS AND ANALYSIS
90 BLAST FROM THE PAST 90 INFORMATION SHOWCASE
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PLENTY OF GROWTH AHEAD
FOR NZ AND AUSSIE FRUIT Kiwifruit, apples and citrus comprise largest dollar imports to U.S. and Canada.
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SEVEN NEW, FRESH SALAD KITS THAT PACK IN THE PROTEIN
Giving consumers the option of a ‘full’ meal in these packages can help drive sales.
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CONSUMERS FIND MORE REASONS
TO ENJOY PREPARED GUACAMOLE Retailers seeing ‘green’ after big spike in interest.
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MERCHANDISING MUSHROOMS GETTING MORE FROM
SPORES IN STORES
Umami taste sensation, coupled with intrinsic health attributes, help move products and profits.
40
SPRING GRAPES: FRESHNESS CLOSER TO HOME
More varieties and volume expected from Mexico and Coachella.
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SUNSHINE STATE PRODUCE HELPS SPRING SALES SPARKLE How Fresh from Florida fruits and vegetables keep product moving.
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WHICH PALLET IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Two experts weigh in on wood, plastic and other issues pertaining to protecting produce.
MERCHANDISING REVIEWS
SWEET DEAL: FLAVOR-PACKED ONIONS OFFER BIG POTENTIAL YEAR-ROUND
Positioning these popular root staples properly can be crucial in boosting sales.
71 GO BIG: HIGHLIGHT MELON DISPLAYS
A dozen ways to help increase year-round sales.
76 TOUTING TOMATOES TO MAXIMIZE SALES
Add volume and excitement to this profit-generating category with solid merchandising.
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS 80 PRESERVATION MAKES
COMEBACK
Increased shelf space helps capture young, health-driven consumers: ‘It’s no longer Grandma eating prunes.’
FLORAL BUSINESS
82 WORLD FLORAL EXPO –
A GLOBAL DELIGHT
commentary
10 THE FRUITS OF THOUGHT Waste Food, Not Money
84 RETAIL PERSPECTIVE
Now Is The Time For Strategic Planning
86 WHOLESALE MARKET Managing Change In A
Maturing Terminal Market
87 EUROPEAN MARKET Business As Usual ... Even
In The Face Of Brexit
88 PRODUCE ON THE MENU Introducing New Produce Items To Foodservice Operations
89 VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY Black Boxes, White Noise
And The NY Produce Show
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