Grapes

A Wholesale Perspective
Tom Kovacevich Makes The Case:
A Happy, Repeat Grape Consumer
Will Continue To Drive The Business

August 17, 2022 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

In a week’s time, Tom Kovacevich probably sees more grapes than many retailers do in a lifetime. The president of T.M. Kovacevich-Philadelphia Inc. — better known simply as TMK Produce — Kovacevich operates nine units on the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, and there are times TMK has over 100 combinations of grape offerings. …

Grapes In Foodservice:
It’s All About Presentation And Taste…
Sysco’s Jon Greco Makes The Case

August 17, 2022 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

Can expanding grapes in the foodservice sector drive increased consumption overall? Two experts in the field will be addressing exactly that in their session at this year’s Global Grape Summit in Bakersfield, California. …

How Does Gelson’s Market Build Its Grape Assortment? Paul Kneeland Speaks Out

August 17, 2022 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

At the 2022 Global Grape Summit in Bakersfield, California, Paul Kneeland, vice president, fresh operations at Gelson’s Markets, will discuss high-end retailing, the chain’s discerning customers, and what that means for the grape category. …

THE GLOBAL GRAPE SUMMIT 2022
From Six Continents, The Industry Gathers
To Build The Future
In Bakersfield, California, USA

August 16, 2022 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

With the notion that we all will benefit from a better industry, from increased consumption, diversity in marketing and understanding of new varieties and industry trends, this year’s faculty has stood up to help, and the industry owes them a special vote of thanks. Though we still have a few surprises to unveil on site, it is our great pleasure to unveil the Faculty for The Global Grape Summit 2022. …

Rewe’s Stephan Weist Brings
Broader Perspective On Grape Marketing

August 16, 2022 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

In thinking about how best to make him part of the event, we asked Stephan Weist of Rewe in Germany if he, as senior produce executive at one of the most important chains in the world, could not so much focus on the details of grapes –after all, we have hundreds of people attending and dozens of speakers focused exactly on that. Instead, we asked if he could provide a broader perspective within which the grape industry operates and must find a way to thrive. …