Tag: week in review

In this Christmas edition, Pamela and Greg examine indoor farm Plenty leaving Compton, CA, for greener (strawberry) operations in Virginia; Canada's food cost outlook in 2025 looks like higher prices for consumer; and Grubhub is paying a hefty fine for "junk fees."

Kroger and Albertsons went from a potential collaboration to what seems like a bitter rivalry, Arkansas is looking to block junk from SNAP, and Canada has some PACA-like protections.

Pamela and Greg talk apples, and why consumers are frustrating apple marketers, Kroger's comments on the Albertsons merger, and the coincidental reemergence of Chi-Chi's during an unprecedented time of outbreaks and recalls.

It's Thanksgiving week, so we've got the sweaters talking about dining out on Turkey Day, where consumers are shopping (according to Market Force Information) and the latest pick for Secretary of Agriculture.

Pamela and Greg talk Thanksgiving prices, which foods are must-haves, according to Kroger's research, and why Kroger and Albertsons are right when it comes to Walmart.

We're talking Thanksgiving, and why consumers are buying early this year. Online grocery is booming, according to Brick Meets Click, and delivery is giving the boost.

Pamela and Greg discuss SWIPE, the IFPA's upcoming Supply Chain of the Future event, and how to prevent new customer fraud.

Pamela breaks down 7-Eleven's growth strategy focusing on fresh, and Greg says consumers are still concerned about grocery prices, despite what Consumer Confidence numbers show.

Greg and Pamela are coming to you on location at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta with key takeaways from Cathy Burns' State of the Industry address, Aldi's Thanksgiving plans, Whole Foods' trends list, and Save A Lot's new banner.

We're getting ready for the Global Produce & Floral Show and talking about a Midwest twist on Food Trends. If it's big in the Midwest, you know it's for real.