Turning Shortages Into Retail Opportunities
Empty shelves and unavailable stock are every retailer’s nightmare — and this year’s European raspberry frost is making that nightmare real. With raspberry supply collapsing, retailers risk losing sales and disappointing loyal customers.
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The European frost has left food manufacturers scrambling for raspberries, a key ingredient in yogurts, bakery fillings, smoothies, and cereal mixes. Storage stocks are insufficient, and inconsistent supply makes it nearly impossible to plan production.
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Europe’s 2024–2025 raspberry pipeline is under stress from repeated cold snaps and late frosts—especially across the Balkans and Central/Eastern Europe, where much of the continent’s frozen raspberry supply originates.
Serbia, the global leader in frozen raspberry export revenue, entered the 20...
This winter’s frost in Europe has been one of the harshest in recent years, hitting raspberry growers particularly hard. Production has dropped significantly, and storage stocks across the continent are running dangerously low. For importers, retailers, and food manufact...
The European frost has not only reduced raspberry supply — it has shifted consumer behavior. With fresh fruit becoming more expensive and scarce, shoppers are increasingly turning to shelf-stable alternatives like freeze-dried fruit.
Richfield Food is perfectly positioned to meet this demand. The...
If you run a candy shop or snack store, there’s one product line that can bring higher margins, better shelf life, and viral popularity — freeze-dried candy. And there’s one supplier that gives you everything you need to launch or expand that product line: Richfield Food...
The freeze-dried candy trend didn’t just happen — it exploded. What started as viral TikToks of rainbow candies puffing up in slow motion has now become a multi-million-dollar retail category. As more candy retailers race to meet demand, there’s one name that stands out ...
Not all freeze-dried candy is created equal — and at Richfield Food, every product is carefully crafted from the inside out.
Most suppliers simply take pre-made candy and send it into the freeze-dryer. Richfield, on the other hand, builds their products from the founda...
As freeze-dried candy explodes in popularity across platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, more candy shop owners are looking to get in on the action. But before diving in, it’s crucial to understand both the types of freeze-dried candy available and which suppli...