Produce / Floral

Boosting convenience, expanding local just two strategies

Strategy creates a family feel both with staff and customers

Parent company prez at reopening celebration

Trade org now offers unprecedented level of staff support to members

1st-ever partnership melds successful campaigns to bring new solutions to industry partners, retailers, consumers

SpartanNash, Tops, Hy-Vee among those prepping campaigns for occasion

Deal adds made-to-order convenience foods to distributor's offerings

Results also aided by aggressive omnichannel initiatives

Move part of deep-discount grocer’s aggressive growth strategy

Plant-based food sales soar while percentage of vegetarians/vegans remains stable

Responses are negative, though suppliers may get some flexibility