Tag: produce blueprints

Consumers, of course, are not the only ones affected by inflation. From grower-shippers and brokers to logistics providers and receivers, there have been plenty of headaches.

Of the many challenges that characterized 2022, the massive supply chain issues from early in the year have improved, at least to some degree, as we entered 2023.

The Problem: Breach of “good delivery” claimed against a carrier. The Solution: Recognizing that carriers are responsible for proper transportation, not suitable shipping condition.

Temperature control issues are an everyday fact of life in the fresh produce industry for vendors and carriers alike.

There’s no question online grocery shopping is now mainstream, but the future may not be smooth sailing.

While convenience is a driver of online grocery sales, it comes with a price, and not everyone is willing to pay it. Click-and-collect appears more popular than delivery, Brick Meets Click research shows, with more than 45 percent of shoppers choosing curbside and/or store pickup.

Year-over-year ecommerce grocery sales remained strong through the first six months of this year, but the growth rate has slowed since the Covid spike that took place in 2020.

Early in the pandemic, ecommerce sales focused on canned and packaged foods along with long-lasting pantry vegetables like onions and potatoes. Since then, consumers have become more comfortable purchasing fresh produce items online.

With the holidays fast approaching, I thought I would offer my Christmas Wish List for the produce industry. At the core of every “wish” is the hope to increase consumption and sales of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Covid, that major disruptor, gave a shot in the arm to online grocery sales. Various consumer surveys show that approximately half of all U.S. adults shop for groceries online at least sometimes.