Produce is a fast-moving industry and as such, you may need help staying up-to-date on market issues, merchandising innovations, trends and more. Whether there is something new and exciting happening in our industry or adverse weather that has affected key crops, it is our job to make sure you are informed of current information. To do that, we developed this News & Articles section of our website. In it, you should find interesting information about all sorts of things that are affecting our industry.
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Lettuce Crops
Are you wondering why the cost of lettuce is so high? Click To See
- Oct. 28, 2022
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Air-Fried Opportunities
The air fryer is more than a convenient kitchen appliance.......
- Jul. 26, 2022
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Garlic 101
An aromatic staple that forms the flavor foundation for many cuisines, garlic is usually available y
- May 27, 2022
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Mangos Go Mainstream
Once seen as exotic, mangos are now the most popular fruit in the world,
- May 02, 2022
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Humble Grapefruit
The grapefruit might be one of the strangest fruits around.
- Apr. 29, 2022
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Flexitarins
Flexitarians skew towards plants but mix in meat proteins, too....
- Apr. 28, 2022
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Spring is Coming.......
California Cherry Trees Are In Bloom Click here for info
- Mar. 14, 2022
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Consumer Research
Research into changing consumer behavior.... Click here to read
- Feb. 04, 2022
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Empty Shipping Containers
Supply-Chain Snarls Leave Southern California Swamped in Empty Shipping Containers.
- Dec. 20, 2021
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Merchandising Tips
TAKE HARD SQUASH MERCHANDISING TO THE NEXT LEVEL Click here to read
- Dec. 09, 2021
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Taste Local Congress Visit
Taste Local program draws Congressional attention!
- Oct. 01, 2021
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Taste Local Display
Here's a great idea for putting the grower posters next to the daily in stock sign!
- Jul. 16, 2021
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Featured Item of The Week "Broccoli & Brussels Sprouts"
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- Jul. 13, 2021
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"4 P's of Merchandising: Product, Placement, Pricing & Promotion"
"The Four P's of Merchandising: Product, Placement, Pricing and Promotion"
- Jul. 05, 2021
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Coachella and Mexico grapes
The Coachella and Mexico grape seasons will be here soon,
- Mar. 19, 2021
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Read all about it... Produce "Shines" during the Pandemic!
Shoppers seek an immunity boost from fruits and veggies
- Feb. 15, 2021
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Update on celery reduction
Many of you are aware of the reduction of celery supply available from the Oxnard growing area.
- Jan. 18, 2021
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Citrus
Click Below To Learn All About It.
- Dec. 03, 2020
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Looking for something fun....
Want to test your knowledge? Click below to download the crossword puzzle and see how much you know
- Dec. 01, 2020
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Tips on selling onions year-round
Four Top-Tips To Sell More Onions Year-Round
- Dec. 01, 2020
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Squash But Were Afraid To Ask
Click Below To Learn All About It.
- Nov. 23, 2020
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Celery
Click Below To Learn All About It.
- Nov. 18, 2020
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Sweet Potatoes
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- Nov. 02, 2020
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Read what consumers are saying about Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving 2020 from a Consumers perspective.
- Nov. 02, 2020
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Merchandising With Mushrooms
Five Ways To Sell More Fresh Mushrooms Year-Round
- Oct. 15, 2020
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Peirone's Fall/Winter Expo "No Show/No Door" Door Prizes
Contact your peirone sales team for details Books due back to peirone no later than september 16
- Sep. 10, 2020
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Fall is Right Around The Corner "The ABC's of Fall Produce"
Fall is harvest time and back to school time (maybe).
- Aug. 28, 2020
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California Heat Wave
California Heat Wave\Wild Fires Impacting Some Crops. Click here for more info
- Aug. 19, 2020
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Produce In Tacos
What other foods can rival the status of avocados and pineapples in current pop culture?
- Aug. 19, 2020
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Research shows that Eggs help keep produce Fresh
Researchers used eggs for the base of an inexpensive micron-thick coating that prolonged the shelf l
- Jul. 31, 2020
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Fresh Veggie Sales Up 16% From A Year Ago
Retail sales of fresh vegetables continue to significantly exceed 2019
- Jul. 23, 2020
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Reinventing the salad bar with a robot
Could a machine that dispenses fresh, custom-made bowls be a lifeline for retailers
- Jul. 16, 2020
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Produce Takes Its Place on New U.S. Stamps
Produce has long performed an important duty in art, often by serving as material for still life
- Jul. 15, 2020
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Information on American Spending of Fresh Produce
How much is the average American household spending per trip on various fresh produce
- Jul. 13, 2020
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Summertime 2020 Berry Forecast
A fruitful season should be in store for the summer berry categories
- Jun. 25, 2020
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Summertime 2020 California Grape Forecast
California table grapes already are shipping out of the Coachella Valley, and grower-shippers expect
- Jun. 24, 2020
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Raspberry Snapshot
We all know that berries bring in the big bucks, and raspberries are no exception. Article by, The
- Jun. 18, 2020
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The Latest Data on Organic Sales
Identifying the potential opportunities for growth across the fresh produce industry
- Jun. 18, 2020
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Cucumbers take top spot
June 1 as cucumbers knocked Haitian mangoes out of the No. 1 spot
- Jun. 11, 2020
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Vegetables continue to outpace fruit as produce sales remain elevated
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- Jun. 11, 2020
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Avocado outlook strong
U.S. per capita consumption of avocados has grown at an compound annual growth rate of 8%
- Jun. 04, 2020
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Introducing Customers to Grilling Fruit
Many customers can't wait to fire up the grill each year.
- May 15, 2020
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Opportunities in Produce to Make Mother’s Day Special
Mother’s Day and Spring Resource Guide
- May 10, 2020
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Peirone Produce to Cancel Summer Expo
* Please look for a deal book to come your way.
- Apr. 29, 2020
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Power of Produce shows growth in value-added
The power of value-added produce sales speaks for itself.
- Apr. 28, 2020
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Documentation of Recent Consumer Buying Patterns in Produce
Fresh Vegetable Sales Accelerated, Fruit Sales Growth Back to Single Digits
- Apr. 23, 2020
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Peirone and URM team up to support and thank local health care workers
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- Apr. 17, 2020
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FMI highlights coronavirus is not foodborne
The CDC says there is no evidence to support the virus is transmitted through food.
- Apr. 10, 2020
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Fresh Trends points to consumers are buying more produce!
The majority of consumers polled by The Packer believe they are buying more produce than they were
- Apr. 10, 2020
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Branding of Produce is Driving Sales!
Suppliers are moving to the forefront in produce departments as they brand an increasing portion of
- Apr. 10, 2020
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Important Notice
Peirone Produce will remain open during the WA State shut down.
- Mar. 20, 2020
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No reason to avoid fresh produce during outbreak
Don’t let a fear of the coronavirus COVID-19 to keep you from eating fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Mar. 17, 2020
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Peirone Citrus Cup Announcing the Annual Citrus Cup
Contest Dates 3-16-20 thru 3-31-20
- Mar. 15, 2020
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Fresh Produce Industry Resources Coronavirus
Please click here for a United Fresh Produce Association alert on the Coronavirus and the Fresh Prod
- Mar. 01, 2020
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Celery leads category growth for 2019
Celery was the leading fresh commodity for retail sales growth in 2019, and it wasn’t even clo
- Feb. 26, 2020
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California avocado promotions expand with expanded crop
The California Avocado Commission, Irvine, is forecasting a significantly larger crop this season
- Feb. 24, 2020
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Survey shows positive early response from shoppers to Cosmic Crisp
Idaho Falls, Idaho-based research firm surveyed a group of consumers
- Feb. 20, 2020
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Spending on citrus — A look at mandarin, orange and lemon sales
Citrus continues to be a compelling category for grocery retailers, with both oranges and mandarins
- Feb. 14, 2020
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Apple Cup
Click to see this years winners
- Feb. 14, 2020
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Organic fruits and vegetables expand the marketplace
Organics have been a part of the mainstream market for years now,
- Feb. 04, 2020
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February is for lovers, POTATOES and Mardi Gras
February is designated National Potato Lover's Month
- Jan. 31, 2020
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Taylor Farms Product Update
Raw product supply on all tender leaf items will remain somewhat limited for the next 7-14 days.
- Jan. 23, 2020
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Making space for 'shrooms - Mushrooms demand more room at retail
Retailers have been giving more room to mushrooms in recent years as the plant-based trend drives in
- Jan. 21, 2020
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Retailers report steady year-round berry sales
Berry sales may not reach the stratospheric heights in winter that they do in summer,
- Jan. 16, 2020
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Baby Leaf Supply
The unrelenting cool weather in the Desert growing regions continues to create quality challenges
- Jan. 13, 2020
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Beyond Grandma's steamed broccoli
There is a reason vegetables used to have a bad reputation, and frankly it stems from bad prep
- Jan. 09, 2020
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Hispanic Consumer Insight
What Retailers Need to Know About Today’s Hispanic Consumers
- Dec. 31, 2019
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RETAILERS DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR PRICING, PROMOTING ORGANIC PRODUCE
Companies generally do not want to elevate organic produce items to the detriment of conventional
- Dec. 20, 2019
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PMA Insight: What's on my mind for 2020
Exploring consumer trends, as well as some opportunities.
- Dec. 20, 2019
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Sweet Pepper Trends
With their eye-catching colors, sweet bell peppers continue to grow in popularity.
- Dec. 18, 2019
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Plant Based Eating
Right now, the market for fresh produce is strong and growing. Accoring to the 2019 "Power of
- Nov. 29, 2019
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Retail Produce & Floral 2019 In Review
Check out this article from Progressive Grocer.
- Oct. 23, 2019
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Understanding People
Here is the powerpoint presention of The Power of Understanding People by Dave Mitchell click here
- Sep. 14, 2019
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End-of-Summer Shrink Challenges?
VP of PMA offers sage advice to rethink shrink challenges as fall produce approaches
- Sep. 04, 2019
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Create Conditions Your Customers Want to Return to Time and Again
Regular practice and improvement of produce stocking protocols adds up to loyal customers
- Aug. 18, 2019
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Fruits & Veggies Taking Centerstage on the Plate
Fresh produce: giving the bump to typical mainstream main-course components in foodservice & more
- Aug. 11, 2019
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Trends that Matter: Produce Snack Products
Creative, crunchy, & healthier produce products = know the trends & increase profits
- Aug. 06, 2019
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Refresher Tips for Produce Order Protocols That Work
Timeliness + Thoughtfullness = Improved Employee & Customer Retention
- Jul. 19, 2019
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11 PREDICTIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF GROCERY BY PRODUCE RETAILER
Produce customer retention - stay in the know with this potential forecast
- Jul. 08, 2019
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Personalize Your Produce Dept Game
Fruit Butchers? Fun Festivals? Personalization of produce isn't just a passing trend...
- Jul. 06, 2019
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"Best Produce in Spokane" by Real Folks taste test
Fresh & flavorful produce from Peirone to our produce stores to consumers' taste buds
- Jun. 10, 2019
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Savvy Sales Strategies for Both Seasonal & Local Produce
VP of PMA shares savvy sales strategies for both seasonal and local produce
- Jun. 05, 2019
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Spud to Stud: Get Your Potato A-game On
From dull spud to total stud - watch this video to supersize your potato sales
- May 10, 2019
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Dynamic Displays & Incentives = Supersized Sales
Well-thought-out displays become a win-win all around for customers, produce staff, & suppliers
- Apr. 16, 2019
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Grocers: Being the Solution to Last Minute Meals
Grocers increasingly encouraging consumers to look to them as a convenient meal solution option
- Apr. 05, 2019
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Conventional? Organic? Both!
How much do we really know about pesticide residues? More than you might think!
- Mar. 17, 2019
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"Light & moderate users will fuel organic growth in years ahead" -Steve Lutz, PMA VP
Today-vs-tomorrow's organic consumer & why the difference(s) between them are critical.
- Mar. 01, 2019
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Fresh Fruit & Vegetable WA State Profile
The state of Washington Fresh Fruit & Veggie State Profile
- Feb. 21, 2019
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Rethinking Produce Space Allocation
Carve some time, carve some space and reap produce profits.
- Jan. 30, 2019
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Targeted Marketing Opportunities with Organics
Quick read: maximizing your organic produce sales
- Jan. 28, 2019
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Super Bowl Inspiration
Seeking Super Bowl produce inspiration? Industry experts suggest ad opportunities.
- Jan. 07, 2019
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Warming Up Your Winter Sales
Chris Auman of Produce Business points out the many reasons to promote produce this season.
- Dec. 17, 2018
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A Different Perspective on the Recent Romaine Alert
Check out this WSJ article that offers a different perspective on the recent romaine alert.
- Dec. 06, 2018
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Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and how this relates to produce retailers and recalls
- Nov. 30, 2018
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"How to Win the In-Store Cold War"
Refrigerated produce/packaged food display cases
- Nov. 29, 2018
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"Breaking Down the Barriers to Produce Purchases"
"Breaking Down the Barriers to Produce Purchases"
- Nov. 29, 2018
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Fresh Research on The Power of Fresh Produce Presence with Consumers
Fresh Research on The Power of Fresh Produce Presence with Consumers
- Nov. 13, 2018
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Helping your customers fall in love with fall promotions!
Helping your customers fall in love with fall promotions!
- Oct. 24, 2018
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Top 10 Trends in Fruits and Vegetables: Quarter 2 of 2018
Top 10 Commodity Trends Fruits and Vegetables Quarter 2 of 2018
- Oct. 14, 2018
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"Timing Optimum Sales" by The Packer
Take advantage of your consumer's buying habits & maximize produce sales
- Sep. 30, 2018
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"Mind (and Fill) the Gaps in the Produce Aisle"
"Mind (and Fill) the Gaps in the Produce Aisle"
- Sep. 16, 2018
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Kid and Family Friendly Fruits
Kid and Family-Friendly Fruits brought to you by The Packer
- Sep. 16, 2018
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2018 Consumer Produce Trends & Favorites by The Packer
2018 Consumer Produce Favorites
- Sep. 07, 2018
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Optimize Organic Fruit Offerings to Maximize Produce Sales
Maximize your organic fruit offerings to regularly boost produce sales
- Aug. 23, 2018
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Up the pep with colorful pepper displays now
Up the pep to your produce display with peppers!
- Aug. 01, 2018
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We Produce = You Produce
At Peirone, we understand the value of fruitful customer relationships!
- Jul. 11, 2018
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Fresh + Friendship = The Future
PLANTING THE SEEDS OF A LEGACY: A MEETING OF THE MINDS
- Jun. 27, 2018
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Staffing Emerges as Top Concern in Grocer Poll by Progressive Grocer
85th Annual Report of the Grocery Industry
- May 07, 2018
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Produce Retailer: 6 Ways to Address Food Waste
What is your store's food waste plan of action?
- Apr. 16, 2018
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Fresh Produce's Key Role in Shopping Trips
Tom Karst of The Packer shares: "Fresh produce volume gains led all retail fresh departments"
- Apr. 01, 2018
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Connect Kids with Produce
"Kids are a curious bunch who are also fast becoming your customers." - Armand Lobato
- Mar. 15, 2018
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Local Retailer Gets National Recognition
Local retailer, Duane Wentz of Yoke's, get national recognition - read on!
- Feb. 12, 2018
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The Power of Produce 2017
The National Study of Consumers Purchasing Behavior 2017
- Feb. 01, 2018
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