Tag: produce blueprints

Just as there is no single cause of fresh produce waste, there is neither a single party nor a silver bullet solution to eradicate the problem.

Much of the food waste problem can be attributed to the nature of the product, cold chain failures, poor demand planning, and stringent requirements.

In its “Food Loss and Waste” report, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) estimates between 30 to 40 percent of the food supply is wasted.

National trade associations have historically played a critical and influential role in the produce industry.

Helping customers become accustomed to convenience stores as a place they go for fresh produce is not an easy proposition because it requires reshaping their habits.

Providing consumers with the type of fresh produce they can eat while on the go is one challenge that convenience store operators and their suppliers face.

Despite the positive numbers and outlook, convenience stores have not escaped the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic that hit much of the retail landscape hard.

While the pandemic overall has been dismal for many, some consumer habits that have changed and are being witnessed in grocery stores, may also take place in convenience stores.

Brian Numainville, principal at Lake Success, NY-based Retail Feedback Group, says some aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic may be prompting consumers to visit convenience stores more frequently.

Consumers are heading to their local convenience stores and not only filling their tanks but making purchases of fresh produce.