Fresh Takes Blog

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Culture Change in the Produce Department

“Because that’s the way we’ve always done it.” That mindset is costing grocery retailers more than they realize. The produce department, often the...

From Pen & Paper to Predictive AI

Too many produce departments still rely on pen & paper. The problem? Instinct is good, but it’s not enough in today’s market. With EmpowerFresh, AI...

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Ask The Expert: Empower Fresh

When the mercury rises, so do the opportunities in the produce department. But while shoppers are hot for summer flavors, retailers need to be...

Fruit Focus: Stone Fruit

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Go Local, Grow Loyalty

Elevating Produce with Locally Sourced Selections

Retail Produce Prep Tips for Summer

Plan for Peak Volume Review movement reports from last summer to forecast orders Focus on top movers like watermelon, sweet corn, berries, peaches,...

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Hugo’s Family Marketplace Joins Forces with Empower Fresh to Bring Smarter Produce Ordering to the Heart of the Community

Grand Forks, ND & Kansas City, MO — Hugo's Family Marketplace, a trusted name in community grocery shopping for generations, has officially partnered...

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ROTATION NATION: How to Keep Produce (and Profits) Fresh

Hey Produce Pros,

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Berry Best Practices: A Guide to Summer's Favorite Fruit

Use this quick guide to keep your strawberry displays fresh, eye-catching, and customer-ready. Stay sharp on rotation, quality, and presentation—it...