Four things to know about tea
Four things to know about tea “Keep calm and sip on Aaaaah, tea. From the brewing process to the fact tea contains L-theanine, a stress-alleviating amino acid, everything about it feels like a decompress. In fact, a 2023 survey from Innova Market Insights found one in two Canadians drink tea “to relax and unwind,” followed by “taste” […]
Post-COVID, consumers are taking a more proactive approach to their health
Post-COVID, consumers are taking a more proactive approach to their health “If there was one silver lining to emerge from the pandemic period, it was the decrease in colds and flus thanks to a sharp decline in in-person interactions. And now that the world has (mostly) returned to normal, there has been a significant shift […]
New FMI Holiday Season Trends Survey: Grocery Shoppers Exhibit Cautious Optimism Ahead of Busy Holiday Meals Season
New FMI Holiday Season Trends Survey: Grocery Shoppers Exhibit Cautious Optimism Ahead of Busy Holiday Meals Season “Despite ongoing concerns about high prices, shoppers are optimistic about their financial situations heading into the holidays and are finding ways to feed their families and meet their needs at the grocery store, according to FMI—The Food Industry […]
Study finds and quantifies perception gap between growers and consumers
Study finds and quantifies perception gap between growers and consumers “Nutrien released a study titled: Bridging the Agricultural Perception Divide. This research details and quantifies the perception gaps between farmers and consumers in North America on issues such as sustainability, technology, and land usage; it also indicates there is some common ground and opportunities for […]
Consolidation in produce industry has impact on produce buyers
Consolidation in produce industry has impact on produce buyers “The produce industry continuously evolves and more recently, inflation, consolidation, and sustainability have been important topics of discussion. While it’s often growers and shippers discussing these subjects, how are they received on the buying side? Peirone Produce’s President Brent Shammo comments on the impact from a […]
Mushroom report reveals shifting consumer purchasing patterns
Mushroom report reveals shifting consumer purchasing patterns “A new report from the Mushroom Council® reveals long-term shifts in consumer preferences for fresh mushrooms, providing insights to growers, retailers and menu developers. Compiled by retail analyst Anne-Marie Roerink, 210 Analytics, LLC, Ten-Year Trends in Fresh Mushroom Sales explores trends in dollar and volume retail sales, types sold and […]
Traffic is heating up in the frozen food aisle
Traffic is heating up in the frozen food aisle “Consumers look to take the stress out of meal planning One of the fastest growing food segments in Canada, if not globally, is frozen meals and foods. Statista, a global data and business intelligence platform, finds Canada is a major player when it comes to frozen […]
Getting the best from your 3PL
Getting the best from your 3PL “What is a 3PL? That can depend on who you talk to. Recently, I had a call from a company looking for customs training for their staff and when I asked what their main activity was, they said: we’re a 3PL. But in talking to them, I realized they’re […]
Key takeaways from Global Produce & Floral Show
Key takeaways from Global Produce & Floral Show “At IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show 2023 in Anaheim California, the fresh produce industry gathered to network, learn and discuss the state of the fresh produce industry. A report from Rabobank notes that globally, the industry faces many challenges at present as weather extremes, geopolitical tensions […]