Memorial Day weekend is one of the strongest periods of the year for avocado consumption, ranking among the top four seasonal sales events, and the California Avocado Commission has a full set of merchandising initiatives on tap for retailers this year.
The 2019 cherry crop in California will start later than it did in 2018 but it has the potential to break volume records. The late start means retailers must plan for California cherry promotions in late May and throughout June, according to an analysis from Stemilt Growers.
A new line of food preparation and warewashing equipment from Troy, Ohio-based Hobart gives independent and midsized foodservice operations a new option.