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THE BIG SQUEEZE

Today's produce departments are experiencing growing pains -- the proliferation of organics, specialty items, fresh-cut and value-added goods, not to mention year-round supplies, is putting the squeeze on premium space, and retailers are rethinking layouts and merchandising strategies to harvest higher profits.

Today's produce departments are experiencing growing pains -- the proliferation of organics, specialty items, fresh-cut and value-added goods, not to mention year-round supplies, is putting the squeeze on premium space, and retailers are rethinking layouts and merchandising strategies to harvest higher profits.