The Perishables Group is an independent consulting firm focused on innovation and creating value for clients in the fresh food industry. Our expertise includes category development, supply chain management, activity based costing, research and marketing services.
The Perishables Group is an independent consulting firm focused on innovation and creating value for clients in the fresh food industry. Our expertise includes category development, supply chain management, activity based costing, research and marketing services.
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According to a new study by MarketTools, 63% of shoppers said they have changed their shopping habits to stretch their grocery budgets. Tactics include using coupons, buying store brands instead of brand names and buying items only when they are on sale. (SupermarketNews.com)
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    What's New

    PG is now a part of Nielsen


    The Perishables Group was recently acquired by Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and analytics around what consumers watch and buy.  The acquisition strengthens our analytic capabilities and provides Nielsen with a holistic picture of total store performance. For more about Nielsen, visit nielsen.com.
     

    We'll see you there...


    The Nielsen Perishables Group invites you to join us at the following industry events. 

    Sept. 10: All Things Baking 2012 (Houston, TX)  Register here
    Bakery Opportunities: How to gain more buyers, more often
    Presented by Jonna Parker, director, account services

    View our recent presentations:

    May 1-3, 2012: United Fresh 2012 (Dallas, TX)
    Partnering with Retailers to Best Reach and Understand Consumers View presentation
    Marketing to Today's Consumer - Understanding the Needs of Your Target Shopper View presentation
    Presented by Bruce Axtman, president and CEO

    The Consumer Decision Tree - Evaluating and Planning Retail Promotions to Impact Consumer Purchases View presentation
    Presented by Steve Lutz, executive vice president
     
    March 12: International Boston Seafood Show (Boston, MA)  View presentation
    2012 and Beyond - Which seafood is winning the supermarkets and consumers?
    Presented by Steve Lutz, executive vice president
     

    Congratulations to our clients!


    Progressive Grocer's Category Captain Awards

     

    Now in their 15th year, Progressive Grocer’s annual Category Captains awards honor the most innovative suppliers in the game, doing what they do best in the world of category management. This year’s awards feature six Perishables Group clients: Tyson Foods (deli prepared foods), Mann Packing (value-added vegetables), Dietz & Watson (deli meat), Apio, Inc. (value-added vegetables), NatureSweet (tomatoes) and Cuties Cooperative (citrus)Click on the company names to read about why they're the best. 

     

     

     



    Progressive Grocer's Editors' Picks

     

    Progressive Grocer pays annual tribute to “some of the most original, engaging and downright fun items introduced at retail over the past year…” across all store categories. This year’s awards feature three Perishables Group clients: Crunch Pak (Disney Garden Foodles); Ocean Mist Farms clamshell fennel and Mann Packing’s healthy Snacks on the Go. 
    Click here to read the entire article. 

     

     

     

     
    Supermarket News Supplier Leadership Awards


    Supermarket News honored 16 organizations for “first-rate initiatives that serve as examples to all” in a variety of specialized areas. The first-annual award features two Perishables Group clients: Ocean Mist Farms for its POS merchandising and Tyson Foods for its support of small chains and independents.
    Click here to read the entire article. 

     

     



     
    PMA Impact Awards: Excellence in Produce Packaging

    Ocean Mist Farms was honored with the Produce Marketing Association's (PMA) Impact Awards: Excellence in Produce Packaging.  The fourth-annual award recognizes companies with exceptional produce packaging that demonstrates “out-of-the-box-thinking” and makes an impact on consumers. Ocean Mist Farms was recognized for its “Season & Steam” microwavable artichoke bag.

     

     

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