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U.S. Apple Association Outlook Conference: Apple Marketing 2010 - Retail and Consumer Realities (Aug. 2010)FMI 2010: Navigating the Sustainable Seafood Waters: Why it is a Critical Issue NOW! (May 2010)
United Fresh 2010: How Retail Price Shifts Impact Category Performance and Consumer Purchases (April 2010)
International Boston Seafood Show: Changing Consumer Purchase Patterns and the Economy (March 2010)
RFA Annual Conference: Understanding Deli Sales and Opportunities (March 2010)
Improving the Deli Shopping Experience
Merging Data Tools with Consumer Insights
Bakery: Plan Ahead for Fall Festivities
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The Perishables Group frequently authors articles in various leading trade publications. Below are recently-published PG articles and white papers. More articles are available for viewing in the Article Archive.
Produce Retailer, July 2010: Grape Category Spotlight
Grocery Headquarters, June 2010: Tomatoes
Produce Retailer, June 2010: Stone fruit Category Sportlight
Produce Retailer, May 2010: Berry Category Spotlight
AmericaFruit, April, May 2010: Wider varietal availability tipped to drive future citrus sales
Grocery Headquarters, April 2010: Berries
AmericaFruit, February, March 2010: Top fruit sales register declining trend across all states
Grocery Headquarters, February 2010: Onions and Garlic
Grocery Headquarters, January 2010: Potatoes
AmeriaFruit, December 2009, January 2010: U.S. stonefruit sales slide as volume falls shorter than usual
Seafood Business, July 2010: Crab sales increase
Seafood Business, June 2010: Finfish Review: Tilapia makes huge gains
Seafood Business, May 2010: Trout inching up
Seafood Business, April 2010: Summer strengthens salmon sales
Seafood Business, March 2010: Total seafood category review
Grocery Headquarters, May 2010: Fresh beef
Grocery Headquarters, March 2010: Crustaceans
Seafood Business, February 2010: Catfish sales up 10 percent
Seafood Business, January 2010: Shrimp sales dip slightly
InStore Buyer, May 2010: Cookie sales climb
InStore Buyer, April 2010: Bagel sales up a notch
Modern Baking, April 2010: Muffin growth stalls
InStore Buyer, March 2010: Convenience drives cake sales
Modern Baking, March 2010: Bread category steadily grows
InStore Buyer, February 2010: Specialty desserts offer opportunity
Modern Baking, February 2010: Cookie category surges ahead in supermarket bakeries
Modern Baking, January 2010: Cake sales remain strong
Grocery Headquarters, July 2010: Specialty cheese
InStore Buyer, May 2010: Opportunities continue for deli salads
InStore Buyer, April 2010: Deli pizza gains popularity
InStore Buyer, March 2010: Deli sandwiches peak in summer
InStore Buyer, February 2010: Deli sides offer variety
Seafood Business, June 2010: Consumer Survey: Sustainability progress
Produce Merchandising, January 2010: Defining a New Reality Buying habits are changing. Are you ready for the post-recession consumer?
Part 2 - February 2010
Part 3 - March 2010
Part 4 - April 2010
Part 5 - May 2010
Part 6 - June 2010
Produce Business, January 2010: Brand Performance and Produce, by Steve Lutz
InStore Buyer, December 2009: Opportunities for Branding in the Bakery
Grocery Headquarters Fresh Foods Handbook, September 2009: The New Frugal
Grocery Headquarters, July 2009: The search for value: Economic pressures alter consumer fresh priorities
AmericaFruit, June/July 2009: Old purchasing habits die hard