Fruit & Vegetable Markets – Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

• Market size and major product and service segments
• Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
• Operating conditions and current performance
• Competitive landscape and environment
• Major company profiles and market shares
• Five-year outlook and growth forecasts

Farm Journal, Inc.
Produce Market Guide
https://www.producemarketguide.com/

Bimonthly trade publication provides news and information for the retail produce industry, with online content sections including latest produce news, retail merchandising, industry perspectives, produce market trends, data and research, foodservice insight, and resources (e.g., almanac, event calendar, Retail 101, webinars). All online content and digital editions of the magazine are available free online.

Phoenix Media Network
Produce Business Magazine
https://www.producebusiness.com/

Monthly publication features news and information for retailers and distributors in the fruit, vegetable, and floral markets, with featured content including industry data and analysis, tracking and review of consumer and trade trends, special merchandising reports, foodservice and retail case histories, and commentary and analysis on recent trade developments. Archived editions are available free online.

Farm Journal Inc.
The Packer's Fresh Trends
https://www.thepacker.com/

Annual consumer research study provides information on fresh produce purchases and consumption by fruit or vegetable, with information provided for each item including percentage of consumers who purchased the item in the past 12 months, type of item purchased (e.g., conventional, organic, both), and economic and demographic factors affecting purchases. Research study is available free online.

FMC
About Farmers Markets / Manager FAQs / Resource Library
https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/

Above sections include an overview of farmers markets and how they operate, FAQs which address a range of topic categories (e.g., market fundamentals; market policies; staff; insurance, liability, and permits; market growth, outreach, and evaluation; integrating nutritional programs; and extending the market season), and a resource database that provides more in-depth information for specific topics.

Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farmers Markets and Direct-to-Consumer Marketing
https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-directory / manager-survey

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service provides a wide range of information and support services for farmers markets, with resources available from the USDA including the "National Farmers Market Directory" which provides market locations, directions, operating times, and products offered and the "Farmers Market Manager Survey" which surveys managers about their previous season's activities.

Packaged Facts
Fresh Produce: U.S. Retail Trends and Opportunities
https://www.packagedfacts.com/

Market research study provides detailed analysis of the U.S. market for fresh produce products, with information provided including historical and forecast sales by product segment for fruits (e.g., citrus, berries, melons, tropical/exotics, and other fruits such as apples, pears, and grapes) and vegetables (e.g., leafy greens, red and orange, starchy, and other vegetables such as onions and bell peppers).

BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Fruit and Vegetable Markets
https://www.bizminer.com  Search for "445230" to see available reports

Market analysis reports provide industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.

Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Fruit and Vegetable Markets
https://www.bizminer.com  Search for "445230" to see available reports

• Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
• Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
• Profitability and return on investment ratios
• Liquidity and working capital ratios
• Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
• Capital structure and debt service ratios

IBISWorld Research Reports
Industry Financial Ratios
(see links for individual reports)

Key statistics section of these reports provides detailed income statements and balance sheets on a common-size basis and an array of industry financial ratios, with the financial ratio data presented on an annual basis for the four most recent years for which data is available and on a historical average basis over three-year, five-year, and ten-year time periods. Sample report can be viewed free online.

Compensation and Salary Surveys

PayScale, Inc.
Fruit and Vegetable Market
https://www.payscale.com/

Free online service provides salary, bonus, and hourly wage data for job positions in this sector such as operations manager, farm manager, market manager, production supervisor, produce clerk, farm worker, refrigeration technician, delivery driver, and cashier, with employers for which salary or wage data is provided including Sprouts Farmers Market LLC, The Fresh Market, Inc., and Trax Farms, Inc.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Food and Beverage Stores
https://www.bls.gov/oes/

Annual wage survey provides hourly and annual wage data on a national, state, and local area basis for personnel employed in this retail sector which includes firms that sell fruits, vegetables, and other related food and non-food items (e.g., honey, jellies, flowers) to the public through open-air fruit and vegetable stands, farmers' markets, and retail locations that specialize in fresh fruits and vegetables.

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