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With the continued popularity of all things local, retailers across the country have increased their commitments to local produce.
In the summer months, Festival Foods hosts farmers’ markets in the parking lots of its stores.
Photo courtesy of Festival Foods
Festival hopes customers drawn to the farmers’ markets will continue their shopping trip inside the store.
“Hosting a farmers’ market has not hurt our produce sales,” said produce director Tad Comeau.
Photo courtesy of Festival Foods
This year, Kowalski’s upgraded store signage to call out its dedication to local products.
Photo courtesy of Kowalski's
McCaffrey’s has also increased its signage for local produce.
Photo courtesy of McCaffrey's
Meijer has increased its funding for local produce to $100 million this year.
Photo courtesy of Meijer
One of Meijer’s suppliers grows tomatoes in hydroponic greenhouses that are available in stores throughout the year.
Photo courtesy of Meijer
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