Perishables Group adds retail data programs manager
Oct. 23, 2009 - The Perishables Group recently welcomed Brian Allen as retail data programs manager.  With extensive experience in Web-based technology and reporting, Brian’s primary role will focus on the management of core client deliverables, client databases and quality improvement for Perishables Group retail supermarket clients.
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Economy catalyst for fresh department sales changes in 2008
May 11, 2009 - The economic pressures of 2008, from increasing gas prices to the housing market bust, changed consumer grocery shopping behavior, particularly in the perimeter of the grocery store.  According to recently-released department studies by the Perishables Group, the overall increase in retail prices drove supermarket dollar sales increases across the produce, deli, bakery, seafood and meat departments, while volume was generally down.  Read more...

New research into consumer purchase behavior
Panel to discuss findings at United Fresh 2009
April 14, 2009 - The Perishables Group, a market research firm specializing in the fresh food industry, will present the findings of a new consumer research project that looks at changing consumer purchase patterns of fresh products during these tough economic times at a workshop on Wednesday, April 22 at United Fresh 2009.  Read more...

Consumer changing purchase decisions in troubled economy
The Perishables Group unveils preliminary consumer research findings.
March 9, 2009 - The Perishables Group, a market research firm specializing in the fresh food industry, unveiled the preliminary results of a consumer research project during a workshop at last week's Southeast Produce Council Southern Exposure conference.  Read more...

Perishables Group launches new Web site and client portals 
Jan. 22, 2009 - The Perishables Group has launched a redesigned Web site (www.perishablesgroup.com) with interactive features.  "The new Web site is part of our integrated communications platform encouraging a reciprocal relationship between the Perishables Group and our clients in the fresh food industry," said Perishables Group President and CEO, Bruce Axtman.  Read more...