The Perishables Group is the strategic resource partner for growers, shippers, suppliers, commodity boards and retailers to set new standards in the evolution of the produce, deli, meat, and bakery industries. We work within the perishables industry to create innovative market strategies, structures, systems and processes to succeed in a consumer-driven marketplace.
The perishables business is undergoing massive changes as the entire food industry moves towards a consumer-driven model.
- Retailers are consolidating;
- Businesses are sourcing globally;
- Category items are proliferating;
- Consumers are better educated.
Inherent in this new model is the need to:
- Create value from the consumer’s perspective
- Identify category development strategies
- Implement new customer partnerships
The Rules Have Changed!
New strategies, new structures, new systems and processes — moving to a consumer-driven model requires fundamental changes in the way the perishables industry does business.
Each step towards an integrated category development program takes you closer to the only two sources of competitive advantage; the ability to quickly learn more about consumers and the ability to immediately turn that learning into action.
Fact is, retailers, wholesalers, growers, shippers, commodity boards and food manufacturers around the world are looking to the Perishables Group as a strategic partner and resource. From in-depth analysis and business modeling to category development and industry forecasting, we’re setting the standard.