Whereas fresh produce has been seeing sales increases over the comparable weeks in 2019, floral is struggling amid COVID-19. For the week ending March 29, sales were down 37.4% versus 2019. Many retailers have cut back their orders since the onset of coronavirus as they focused on stocking critical staples.
Dollar growth fresh produce and floral vs. the comparable week in 2019 — March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2020
PMA asks everyone to please recognize the continued dedication of the entire grocery and produce supply chains, from farm to retailer, on keeping the produce supply flowing during these unprecedented times. #produce #SupermarketSuperHeroes
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