As the market leader for the fresh food industry, the Perishables Group has a strong presence in both trade and national media outlets. Please explore our recent news releases below. You may also find monthly trade media contributions on the Articles page
Recent News Releases
Perishables Group adds retail data programs manager
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.
Read more...Economy catalyst for fresh department sales changes in 2008
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
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.
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
The Perishables Group has launhced 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 teh Perishabels Group and our clients in teh fresh food industry," said Perishables Group President and CEO, Bruce Axtman.
Read more...Perishables Group releases State of the Department reports
The Perishables Group, a market research firm specializing in the fresh food industry, recently released its annual State of the Department reports for each of the five core fresh food supermarket departments: produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery. In addition to key sales statistics for each fresh department, the reports highlight category trends, new products, factors affecting consumer purchases and significant changes occurring in the industry. Read more...
Perishables Group welcomes four new employees
The Perishables Group, a Chicago-based consulting firm specializing in the fresh food industry, added three staff to its retail services team and one account services team member. "The new retail team members display ingenuity and initiative, both qualities which will add value to the Perishables Group and our client," said Director of Retail Services Jammie Kokesh. Read more...
The Perishables Group appoints director of analytical services
The Perishables Group, a national consulting firm specializing in perishable food marketing, promoted Beth Padera to director of analytical services. Padera has excelled in all areas of data research and analytics since joining the Perishables Group in 2001. In her current role Padera uses data from the FreshFacts® category management system to conduct custom research and analytic projects. Read more...
Perishables Group adds account manager in Washington
The Perishables Group, a national consulting firm specializing in perishable food marketing, continues to expand with the addition of an account manager based in Washington state. Amy Smith joins the Perishables Group with 12 years of experience in marketing and data analysis. She previously worked for Stemilt Growers, a leading tree fruit supplier, as part of the business analysis team. Read more...
Perishables Group expands with six new employees
The Perishables Group, a national consulting firm specializing in the fresh food industry, added six staff to the company's account management, retail and marketing teams. The company's retail team increased with four new staff: Tom Elliot, Sarah Flemming, Andrea Moen and Stephanie Smith. "The new staff are in various locations, on-site at retail client offices and also in our company headquarters," said Jammie Kokesh director of retail programs. "They demonstrate a tremendous amount of initiative daily and will offer a new level of strategic thinking and value to our clients." Read more...