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According to the "2023 What’s New? Study" by the Southeast Produce Council, 38% of consumers are interested in taste and texture descriptions for items they haven't bought before. This highlights a huge opportunity for retailers to boost sales by providing engaging descriptions that tempt the taste buds and spark curiosity! ➡️ Think beyond the basics: Highlight unique flavors like "floral and tangy" or "tart, acidic taste with just a slight hint of sweetness." ➡️ Describe textures: Is it crisp, juicy, creamy, or firm? Give shoppers a sense of what to expect. ➡️ Connect with culinary uses: Suggest pairings or recipe ideas to inspire shoppers. At World Fresh Produce, we can provide detailed product information and support your merchandising efforts! Together, we can transform your produce section into a destination that will delight and inform customers! Reach out to our knowledgeable sales team today: [email protected]. #Citrus #PointOfSale #Merchandising #Displays

Excited to share this insightful piece from FMI- The Food Industry Association Nonfoods initiative! The report explores how seasonal general merchandise can boost grocery sales and highlights recent consumer and market research. Proud that Pyxis contributed Amazon sales data, giving a unique view into the performance of seasonal GM products performance. Best part? FMI is offering this report for free—no membership required. Download it and discover ways to maximize seasonal sales! #FMI #Nonfoods #SeasonalMerchandising #ConsumerInsights

Our Optimal™ range of pusher trays fit several types of products and our beverage trays are truly a superspeed tool to keep your beverages front-faced and ready-to-drink for the shoppers. And: it’s done automatically. Do you want your brand to stand out on the shelves, add a printed front!   ➡️ Function: Keeps shelves organized with products always front-faced and never perceived out-of-stock. ➡️Effects: An attractive shelf setup where it is easy for shoppers to navigate, beverages served First-In-First-Out which reduces shrink, and time allocated for store personnel to use on other meaningful tasks.   Now, dive into how we can help optimize your drinks! Visit https://lnkd.in/dbQPZq8f or contact us https://lnkd.in/dwSEyyQM   #HLdisplay #merchandising #retail #beverages #retailinnovation #facing

Have you ever heard of replica food? It's a fascinating industry where professionals create visually functional and delicious-looking fake food for grocers, food retailers, and exhibits. These certified replicas are designed to reflect realism and enhance visual food merchandising.

Those of us in the industry know that private labels are booming right now for products across categories. So, for organizations looking to add more store brand lines, isn’t it good to know that our South Atlantic, Versatile and ProStar co-packing teams are experienced in helping customers in the private label realm?    For a recent look at how retail giant Walmart is adding another store brand to its retail mix, check out the story below.  https://lnkd.in/eH2bNPMM #copacking #contractpackaging #manufacturing #supplychainmanagement #packagingsolutions #foodandbeverageindustry #supplychain #petfoodindustry #foodsafety #SQF #foodandbeverage #foodandbeveragemanufacturing #packagingsolutions #packaging #innovation #strategicpartner #compliance #agility #kitting #fulfillment #privatelabel #cpgs #storebrands

Those of us in the industry know that private labels are booming right now for products across categories. So, for organizations looking to add more store brand lines, isn’t it good to know that our South Atlantic, Versatile and ProStar co-packing teams are experienced in helping customers in the private label realm?    For a recent look at how retail giant Walmart is adding another store brand to its retail mix, check out the story below.  https://lnkd.in/eH2bNPMM #copacking #contractpackaging #manufacturing #supplychainmanagement #packagingsolutions #foodandbeverageindustry #supplychain #petfoodindustry #foodsafety #SQF #foodandbeverage #foodandbeveragemanufacturing #packagingsolutions #packaging #innovation #strategicpartner #compliance #agility #kitting #fulfillment #privatelabel #cpgs #storebrands

Those of us in the industry know that private labels are booming right now for products across categories. So, for organizations looking to add more store brand lines, isn’t it good to know that our South Atlantic, Versatile and ProStar co-packing teams are experienced in helping customers in the private label realm?    For a recent look at how retail giant Walmart is adding another store brand to its retail mix, check out the story below.  https://lnkd.in/eH2bNPMM #copacking #contractpackaging #manufacturing #supplychainmanagement #packagingsolutions #foodandbeverageindustry #supplychain #petfoodindustry #foodsafety #SQF #foodandbeverage #foodandbeveragemanufacturing #packagingsolutions #packaging #innovation #strategicpartner #compliance #agility #kitting #fulfillment #privatelabel #cpgs #storebrands

Imagine heading into a grocery store for some cold cuts and ending up part of an experiment. Check out this article to learn how Boar's Head Brand is bringing innovation to the delicatessen experience.

Will Walmart's New Better Goods Premium Grocery Brand Succeed? The WSJ reported today that Walmart will introduce a new private label premium food line called Bettergoods this year. The line will include gluten-free muffin mix, oat milk ice cream, curry chicken empanadas and cardamom rose raspberry jam. Most if the items will retail around $5. The natural question to ask is why is Walmart doing this now and will it succeed? A few observations: 1. Its the Core Stupid! Grocery is important to Walmart, constituting 60% of sales and it really wants to maintain relevance in the category. 2. It is a Catchup game: Walmart is playing catch up. Target pioneered selling Private label goods in soft goods category and then in Groceries. Today Target has over 45 brands of Private label goods in groceries, a feat that only target can pull off. Cost's Kirkland accounts of sales. 3. Sams Choice is Being Rebooted: Walmart has always had a so called premium line of private label products called Sam's Choice. However, this line really did not have a raison d'etre. 4. Does Adventurous Eating provides the raison d'etre? According to Walmart executives, adventurous eating has become mainstream and perhaps this provides the raison d'etre that Sam's Choice lacked. 5. Will Curry Chicken Empanadas Sell Everywhere? Scale is important to a mass market retailer like Walmart. The hope is that curry chicken empanadas will sell everywhere. 6. Sample, Sample Sample: Walmart executives note that products in transparent jars will sell better. Maybe what they are alluding to is the customer need for sampling for a product that does not have the power of a national brand advertising campaign. But note that Trader Joes and Costco regulalry sample products. Will Walmart be considering sampling in its product introduction plans? 7. Earn Credibility one Jar at a Time: Private label credibility is earned slowly one jar at time. Without the power of national brand advertising to reinforce the brand, the retailer has to rely on in store merchandising and marketing to promote the product and position the product. These tools are powerful but are only one part of the equation. In store merchandising has great power but with it comes great responsibility. https://lnkd.in/gZ3DYU4V Walmart launched

Functional ingredients are boosting beverage sales, so don't forget to showcase their benefits on your displays. Consider using a QR code to offer shoppers more content right at their fingertips as well! Want to learn more? Download our 2024 Adult Beverage Merchandising Guide: https://okt.to/cACfd4 #Retail #Merchandising #Trademarketing #PerformanceAtRetail