Report: Gen Z, Millennials Boosting Candy Sales
Report: Gen Z, Millennials Boosting Candy Sales “New research suggests many consumers have an undeniable sweet tooth these days, and candy sales back that up. A report by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) revealed that non-chocolate candy is the second-largest selling confectionery category, accounting for 32% of all confectionery dollars. This segment’s growth is outpacing […]
Cashless grocery stores? Not so fast, Canadians say: Survey
Cashless grocery stores? Not so fast, Canadians say: Survey “Cards may be king, but grocery shoppers are not ready to do away with cash. That’s a key takeaway from the latest study from Dalhousie University’s Agri-food Analytics Lab (AAL), in partnership with Angus Reid. Entitled, Cashed Out: How a Cashless Economy Impacts Your Grocery Experience, a Canadian Perspective, the […]
Agri exports Peru reached record high of US$10.421 billion in 2022
Agri exports Peru reached record high of US$10.421 billion in 2022 “Peru’s agricultural exports reached a record high of US$10.421 billion in 2022, a 13.6% growth compared to the sales recorded in 2021. Between January and December last year, traditional agricultural exports amounted to US$/1.340 billion, up 58.9% from 2021. The products that stood out […]
Tight labour market persists as Canadian economy adds 150,000 jobs in January
Tight labour market persists as Canadian economy adds 150,000 jobs in January “Wholesale and retail trade experienced the largest gains to employment. Employment growth in Canada blew past economists’ predictions in January, even as forecasters had expected higher interest rates to weigh on the labour market. The economy added a whopping 153,000 jobs last month, Statistics […]
Looking ahead at this year’s retail opportunities
Looking ahead at this year’s retail opportunities “What possibilities lie ahead in 2023? This was the theme behind IFPA’s Virtual Town Hall, “Opportunity Abounds for Produce at Retail in 2023 – Keys to Driving Increased Volume.” Here are eight takeaways from the session. 1. Things are not the same. Jonna Parker, team lead, fresh with IRI said […]
Affordability Will Top Immunity as Leading Food Purchase Driver in 2023
Affordability Will Top Immunity as Leading Food Purchase Driver in 2023 “In 2022, we saw food, health and wellness trends come in and out of style faster than ever, thanks to TikTok microtrends like balsamic vinegar soda, cloud bread and butter boards. But after years of keeping immune health and comfort top-of-mind during the COVID-19 […]
Fresh Del Monte and Talc Investment Announce Banana Partnership in Somalia
Fresh Del Monte and Talc Investment Announce Banana Partnership in Somalia “Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and Moze Holding Limited, a Talc Investment company, are pleased to announce the signing of a Somalia-based, multi-year banana partnership located in […]
Second Harvest talks results of two-year food waste project
Second Harvest talks results of two-year food waste project “A project with 20 Canadian food manufacturers, including Maple Leaf Foods, Nature’s Touch and Bimbo Canada, and funded by Walmart Foundation, is revealing how food waste can be practically and affordably reduced at the source. According to Second Harvest, nearly 60% of food produced for Canadians is lost or wasted every […]
IFPA releases State of the Industry Report for 2023
IFPA releases State of the Industry Report for 2023 “The International Fresh Produce Association released the State of the Industry Report to showcase the data, insights and outlooks that will help the industry as it prepares and plans for the challenges and opportunities coming this year. “IFPA’s first State of the Industry Report explores how the […]