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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Some 31% of men nationwide were the primary household grocery shoppers in 2011, up from 14% in 1985, according to consumer-research firm GfK MRI and an ESPN report. Manufacturers are taking notice, attempting to market products and adjust store layouts to cater to men. (Chicago Tribune)

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    The Perishables Group has been 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.
     

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

    February 1: National Peach Council Meeting at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention (Hershey, PA)  Register here!
    Consumer and Retail Trends for 2012
    Presented by Steve Lutz, Perishables Group executive vice president

    February 19-21: AMI Annual Meat Conference (Orlando, FL)  Register here!
    Decision Tree: Driving Consumer Choices
    Presented by Sherry Frey, Perishables Group vice president, account services

    March 12: International Boston Seafood Show (Boston, MA)  Register here!
    2012 and Beyond - Which seafood is winning the supermarkets and consumers?
    Presented by Steve Lutz, Perishables Group executive vice president

    May 1-3: AMI-FMI-UFPA-NASDA 2012 (Dallas, TX)  Register here!
    Decision Tree: Driving Consumer Choices
    Presented by Sherry Frey, Perishables Group vice president, account services

     

    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. 
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    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.
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    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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