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Snack-size formats create incremental growth opportunities in produce department (opens the original)
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Snack-size produce is changing the role of the produce department, with smaller, ready-to-eat formats encouraging shoppers to make purchases beyond the fruits and vegetables they originally planned to buy. Rather than replacing traditional packs used for meals, these products are increasingly being purchased for separate occasions such as lunchboxes, afternoon snacks and eating on the go. "The produce department used to be a mission-driven stop. You went in knowing what you needed for the week a
New packing facility and trade tensions drive demand for British Columbia grown apples (opens the original)
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An early apple harvest is underway in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, with good sizing, strong color and improved storage quality creating a more positive outlook than last season. Most varieties are running seven to ten days ahead of their typical schedule, while growing interest in Canadian-grown apples is providing opportunities for expanding retail and export programs. "We had interesting but good weather," says Ben Donahue with Global Fruit. August was particularly smoky in the Okanagan
California grape harvest expected to finish early, but supply could extend into December (opens the original)
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California's table grape harvest is expected to finish earlier than normal this year, although some growers will be able to continue supplying the market into December. With late varieties running roughly ten days ahead of schedule, the exact end of the season will depend heavily on varieties, individual growers, and remaining inventories. "Some growers say the season will end early and others don't," says Nick Dulcich of Pretty Lady Vineyards. In District 3 and 4 of California's Central Valley,
GLP-1 users eat less overall, but fresh produce gains importance (opens the original)
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The growing use of GLP-1 medications is changing how U.S. consumers eat, plan meals and shop for groceries, and fresh produce appears well positioned within those changes. Although users report eating less food overall and reducing portion sizes, many are intentionally increasing their consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Research presented by Anne Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics shows that 18.1 percent of U.S. consumers surveyed currently use GLP-1 medications. Another 11 percent expect t
Higher citrus import volumes could complicate transition to California season (opens the original)
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The transition from Southern Hemisphere citrus to California production could be more complicated than usual this year, with significant import volumes still expected to arrive as the domestic season approaches. After a season marked by weather challenges, inconsistent arrival quality and periods of heavy supply, attention is now turning to whether improving fall demand will be sufficient to absorb incoming fruit. © Lange Companies"Consistency has probably been the biggest challenge this season,
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