Category: Produce with Pamela

I’ve read a few reports lately that, while they are foodservice-focused, raise concerns for grocery retailers as we round the corner into summer and beyond.

The "treasure hunt" style deep discounter operates 428 stores in the U.S., more than 50% of which are in California. The company announced plans to expand in new markets, and plans to open 10 new stores in the Mid Atlantic this year, and grow by about 10% each year.

Supermarket rankings typically go a little like this: 1. Wegmans; 2. Publix… followed by other regional favorites.

VALLEY CENTER, CA -- Those of us in the business are very familiar with a field tour: load up in the bus, see some fields and a packing shed, and probably have a good meal.

This store doesn't really fit with my narrative of urban dwellers with small kitchens shopping often. Here's why.

This Provigo is one of the signature Loblaws orange floor concepts, with fresh-cut done in view of shoppers, lots of organics, and a wide assortment of the company's "imperfect" brand.

This is stop 2 for my walking retail tour in downtown Montreal. Adonis is Metro banner, purchased in 2011.

There's no official bus tour for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association convention this year, but organizers were kind enough to give walking directions to a quartet of stores within range of the event, so accepted the step challenge. 

April Fool’s Day gives us all a chance to have a lighthearted laugh in the produce industry.