Online Grocery Shoppers Drawn To Smart Speakers

January 8, 2018 Chuck Martin, MediaPost

Based on a new global research, consumers who shop for groceries online are more likely to use or plan to purchase a voice-controlled smart speaker, such as Amazon Echo or Google Home.

Savvier Shoppers See Through Misleading Food Labels. Here’s How.

In the quest for health, many of us search for products that have an edge over their competition. If something is proclaimed to be “organic” or “natural,” we often think it’s healthier for us. Marketers hope these on-pack words will influence our buying decisions.

National Grocers Association Announces Staff Promotions And New Hires

Today, the National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, announced key staff promotions and new additions to its team that will help the organization expand its member benefits and advocate policies to better serve America’s independent grocers.

Apples Down On Size But Not Short Of Promotion Opportunities

January 8, 2018 Stemilt Growers

Despite a larger crop nationally, the apple category was down more than 7 percent in both volume and dollars in November 2017 when compared to November 2016. Stemilt’s latest Fruit Tracker Fast Facts video analysis of Nielsen retail scan data for the total U.S. from November provides retailers with actions to take in the New Year in order to boost the apple category as key late winter and spring months approach.

Morning Kiss Organic Expects A Plentiful Avocado Crop

January 8, 2018 Morning Kiss Organic

It’s the perfect time to grab a Morning Kiss Organic avocado. Coming from growing partners in Mexico, Morning Kiss Organic expects a plentiful crop that will meet the demand of wintertime consumers, and promotional opportunities abound.