Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Can Be Profitable In Corner Stores
February 14, 2017 | 1 min to read
Many neighborhood corner stores don’t stock fresh fruits and vegetables under the belief that these items aren’t as profitable as snack foods and beverages with a longer shelf life.
However, fruits and vegetables may be more profitable for corner stores, according to a study by the Tulane Prevention Research Center (PRC), which was recently published in the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition.
The study looked at changes to one New Orleans neighborhood store in 2010. Changes included the addition of a produce cooler and promotions announcing availability of these items through local organizations.
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