Fresh Produce Discussion Blog

Created by The Packer's National Editor Tom Karst

Sunday, January 7, 2007

Retail performers

What fruit commodities have shown the most increase in retail prices since the 1980s? Which have shown the least? What does that tell us about consumer demand? As some of you might have guessed, bananas have shown the smallest price variation since the 1980s, followed by valencia oranges. Grapefruit and seedless grapes have shown the biggest increase. In this analysis of Department of Commerce data, I've noted the average change in retail prices over time for a selected group of fresh fruit.

Continuing the retail theme, news report of SuperValu's plan to divest 15 stores in Milwaukee

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