Ottawa, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Data Bridge Market Research has unveiled a new report called "Hospital Workforce Management Software Market" which provides an in-depth exploration of growth strategies, drivers, opportunities, key segments, Porter's Five Forces analysis, and the competitive landscape. An all-inclusive Hospital Workforce Management Software market report is a broad study of the market, which tells about what is the market status in the forecast period of 2023-2030. This analysis gives an examination of various segments that are relied upon to witness the quickest development amid the estimated forecast frame. Analysis and discussion of important industry trends, market size, and market share estimates are mentioned in the report. The hospital Workforce Management Software market study also analyses the market status, growth rate, future trends, market drivers, opportunities and challenges, risks and entry barriers, sales channels, distributors, and Porter's Five Forces Analysis.

The hospital Workforce Management Software report is a professional in-depth study on the current state of the market. This market research report also conducts study on production capacity, consumption, import and export for all major regions across the globe. Analysis and discussion of important industry trends, market size, and market share estimates are revealed in the report. The market report also contains the drivers and restraints for the Hospital Workforce Management Software market that are derived from SWOT analysis, and also shows what all the recent developments, product launches, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions by the several key players and brands that are driving the market by systemic company profiles.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global hospital workforce management software market is expected to reach USD 4,689,356.46 thousand by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.4% during the forecast period. The global hospital workforce management software market report also comprehensively covers pricing analysis, patent analysis, and technological advancements.

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Workforce management (WFM) is a set of processes that aim to maximize performance and productivity for an organization and its staff members. It involves scheduling, forecasting, data collection, training, and analytics. It can be used across different industries and operations. It may also be called HRM systems, workforce asset management, or part of ERP systems. Workforce management creates a consistent framework for all the activities needed to operate efficiently and align with an organization's top priorities and goals. Inconsistent policies and practices come at a price, from high turnover to reputational damage and non-compliance issues.

Workforce management software can come as a standalone program or as part of a broader HR system, such as a human resource information system (HRIS) with data management capabilities or a human resource management system (HRMS) that unifies all human resource processes and data from core HR and payroll to talent management.

The functions of workforce management solutions are enhanced when integrated into smart HRMS and ERP systems that combine and analyze workforce and other business datasets. Integration, a key consideration while selecting software, is its ability to support total workforce management.

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The global Hospital Workforce Management Software market is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by rising demands, industrialization, consumer awareness, and technological advancements. Sales and revenue in this sector have surged at an exponential pace, and the market's expansion is expected to continue over the projected period.

In order to expand their market share and reach a wider client base, leading businesses in the worldwide Hospital Workforce Management Software market are heavily investing in research and development. The study provides detailed insights into the strategies, financial health, revenue, gross margin, and growth rates of these companies.

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The digitalization of hospital workforce management software is an important step toward improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare operations. This software can help hospital administrators manage healthcare facilities' complex and ever-changing staffing requirements, such as scheduling, payroll, and compliance with labor regulations.

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Workforce management is getting recognized in the market because of the benefits of the business process and operations. Moreover, there are numerous providers in the market and different types of workforce management software and tools. The consumer has to understand the requirement and then decide on the tools and techniques required for the existing business model.

Workforce management is an umbrella term for various instruments and arrangements utilized by organizations to deal with their labour force, from building their lists, making work timetables, and movements for shift-based organizations to following work hours and securing work proof of work for remote or field laborers.

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The healthcare services consist of medical assistance from professionals, organizations, and ancillary healthcare workers. These services include different types of care and providers. The different healthcare services include mental health care, dental care, prenatal care, pharmaceutical care, laboratory and diagnostic care, and others.

Workforce optimization is a management practice and strategic imperative that focuses on improving a company's employees' efficiency, productivity, and performance. The overall goal is to improve organizational success. Optimizing the workforce will empower human resources and keep track of peak performance.

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The countries covered in the hospital workforce management software market report are the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, and the Rest of Europe in Europe, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Australia & New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Philippines and Rest of Asia Pacific in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, U.A.E, Israel and Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

North America is expected to dominate in the global region owing to the region's advanced medical sector.

The region section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and market regulation changes that impact the market's current and future trends. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, Porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the region data.

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Quick service restaurants (QSRs) are known for serving a high volume of customers in a short amount of time. However, ensuring quality and consistency in every order continues to be essential to both a QSRs operation and its customers. According to a recent QSR Drive Thru Report by Intouch Insight, Operators must address three critical elements that consumers want in the QSR experience: accuracy, convenience and speed.

As coffee continues to be a staple beverage for QSRs, operators are looking for new ways they can streamline their operations. With continued innovation in technology and automation, QSRs can now completely automate their coffee programsaving time and focusing on accuracy, convenience and speedwhile providing a high-quality coffee experience to their customers. There are three main benefits of utilizing equipment that completely automates the coffee program.

Consistency

Consistency is key in the QSR segment, and with growing competition in coffee, inconsistencies can easily drive consumers to visit a competitor. Automated coffee equipment can help ensure that every cup of coffee is made the same way every time. These machines are programmed to measure and dispense the exact amount of coffee, water and other ingredients needed for each cup of coffee. They also ensure that the brewing time and temperature are consistent, resulting in a cup of coffee that tastes the same every time at every location. This consistency is especially important for QSRs that want to maintain a consistent brand image across all locations and elevated customer experience.

Speed of service

Speed of service is crucial for QSRs, and automating the coffee program can help restaurants serve more customers in less time. With traditional brewing methods, it can take several minutes to make a single cup of coffee, which can cause lines and a long wait time during peak hours when there are many orders to fill. However, with new equipment such as the Curtis Genesis Skyline, speed is no longer an issue. This machine was designed with operational efficiency in mind and is especially applicable for drive-thru applications where speed of service is crucial. This new machine, in which where coffee is brewed fresh from whole beans, is the first of its kind that has the ability to automate coffee output based on demand. Its maximum speed can serve customers quickly and efficiently, allowing operators to serve the freshest coffee. This will help QSRs reduce wait times, increase customer satisfaction and ultimately improve the bottom line. With faster service times, QSRs can serve more customers, which leads to higher sales and increased revenue.

Training

Losing staff and finding replacement staff has long been a struggle of QSRs, and this problem has only accelerated over the past three years. When QSRs implement automation into their operations, this leads to both labor savings and easier training for staff. With coffee equipment that can automate the entire coffee program, staff can spend less time manually brewing and preparing coffee, and more time interacting with customers or handling other tasks. With automated cleaning, operators can ensure that their machines are cleaned regularly and consistently, which can help extend the life of the equipment and improve the quality of the coffee. Overall, automating the coffee programs can lead to labor savings, easier training and simplified cleaning procedures, allowing operators to allocate more time and resources to other areas of their restaurant.

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Pfizer and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) today announced they have entered into a collaboration agreement to help increase local access to next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based testing for lung and breast cancer patients in more than 30 countries across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia where advanced genomic testing has previously been limited or unavailable. Access to local NGS testing can help to provide faster analysis of associated genes, empowering healthcare providers to select the right therapy for that individual patient. 1

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Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or around one in six deaths. Breast and lung cancer are the leading types of cancer diagnosed and are responsible for almost 4.5 million deaths worldwide. 2 By 2040, the global burden for cancer is expected to grow to 27.5 million new cancer cases and 16.3 million cancer deaths. 3 Under the agreement, Thermo Fisher will identify local labs that will be using the company's NGS technology and ensure they have the necessary infrastructure, trained staff, and quality control measures to meet industry standards for NGS testing services for breast and lung cancer. Pfizer will explore ways to enable affordable patient access for NGS testing for these types of cancer and work to raise healthcare provider awareness regarding the benefits of advanced testing. The two companies will continue to evaluate opportunities to expand geographically and to expand testing for other types of cancer.

"Anyone facing a cancer diagnosis should have access to cutting-edge testing that can match them with an appropriate, optimized treatment plan and better inform their care. Today, we aim to bring rapid NGS testing to an increased number of decentralized labs, closer to where patients are treated," said Gianluca Pettiti, executive vice president at Thermo Fisher Scientific. "We are moving one step closer to delivering precision insights to underserved patients so they can receive a more tailored path for their care no matter where they are in the world."

"The more we understand the complex science behind cancer, the better we can treat it. Our experience has taught us that cancer cannot always be treated with a broad brush and often requires an individualized approach based on precise disease characteristics," said Nick Lagunowich, Pfizer Global President of Emerging Markets. "In many parts of the world, access to next-generation sequencing may be limited or unaffordable for cancer patients. This program aims to improve their treatment journey and help increase their chances for improved outcomes."

Single gene testing has historically been used to match patients with appropriate targeted therapies. However, this can be a time intensive process if sequential tests are needed and there may not be enough tissue to run every test which may require additional biopsy procedures. As more targeted therapies are available that can be matched through a broader set of genomic markers, next-generation sequencing is quickly replacing sequential, single biomarker tests. By screening a single tumor tissue or blood sample for multiple biomarkers simultaneously, NGS can provide clinical teams with rapid and actionable genomic insights to help inform precision oncology treatment decisions for eligible patients. 4

A retrospective observational real-world data study looked at newly diagnosed stage IV non-small cell lung cancer patients, and found outcomes such as apparent survival and time to next treatment were significantly compromised if actionable mutations were identified after systemic treatment was initiated (e.g. chemotherapy and immunotherapy). However, when treatment was initiated based on molecular results, patients experienced better outcomes compared to patients who were treated prior to receiving molecular results, supporting the need for rapid molecular testing to inform better treatment decisions. 5

About Pfizer Inc.: Breakthroughs that Change Patients' Lives At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, we collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 170 years, we have worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at http://www.Pfizer.com . In addition, to learn more, please visit us on http://www.Pfizer.com and follow us on Twitter at @Pfizer and @Pfizer News , LinkedIn , YouTube and like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Pfizer .

About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue over $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit http://www.thermofisher.com .

Disclosure Notice: The information contained in this release is as of May 9, 2023. Pfizer and Thermo Fisher Scientific assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release as the result of new information or future events or developments.

This release contains forward-looking information about a collaboration agreement between Pfizer and Thermo Fisher Scientific to help increase local access to next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based testing for lung and breast cancer patients in more than 30 countries across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia where advanced genomic testing has previously been limited or unavailable, including its potential benefits, that involves substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development; whether the collaboration between Pfizer and Thermo Fisher Scientific will be successful; uncertainties regarding the impact of COVID-19; and competitive developments.

A further description of risks and uncertainties that affect the businesses of Pfizer and Thermo Fisher Scientific that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements can be found in Pfizer's and Thermo Fisher Scientific's respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and in their respective subsequent reports on Form 10-Q, including in the sections thereof captioned "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results" (in the case of Pfizer) and "Risk Factors" and "Forward-looking Statements" (in the case of Thermo Fisher Scientific) as well as in their respective subsequent reports on Form 8-K. You can access Pfizer's or Thermo Fisher Scientific's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") through the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov or their respective filings through Pfizer's ( http://www.pfizer.com ) or Thermo Fisher Scientific's ( http://www.thermofisher.com ) websites, respectively.

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San Diego, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martha Mosier, President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, was recognized as a San Diego Woman of Impact nominee for spearheading Team REal Heart, which raised $32,600 and collected a campaign total of 39,800 points. More importantly, throughout the campaign, the five regions of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego) provided CPR training, critical heart-health training, and risk awareness for thousands of its agents and employees.

Over a nine-week period, Martha and Team REal Heart raised the funds and completed multiple projects that earned the team 7,200 impact points, for their campaign total of 39,800.

Had to take action

When Martha learned that one in four women will suffer from coronary heart disease in their lifetimes, she knew she had to take action. A busy executive, Martha decided becoming an advocate for heart health awareness was a calling she could not resist. Martha quickly assembled an enthusiastic team and fully leaned into this challenge.

As a result, Team REal Heart was created and is comprised of real estate professionals whose mission is to share the symptoms of heart disease, when and how to get tested, and steps anyone can take to protect themselves and loved ones.

Throughout the nine-week campaign, Team REal Heart raised $32,600 for the American Heart Association, and completed several team activities, which ultimately helped them achieve an impressive social media reach of more than 20,000. The process all began in fall 2022, when Martha was invited to meet three women from the Association. At the time, she was not looking to take on any projects, but within the first five minutes, she learned the statistic about how one in four women will suffer from coronary heart disease, and how heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined. She had no idea that 350,000 adults suffer from heart attacks in the U.S. each year, and that women are far less likely than men to receive CPR after cardiac arrest.

Compelled to make a difference

In the last 18 months, I had lost two male friends/co-workers and a dear girlfriend to fatal and sudden heart attacks, Martha said. Additionally, one of our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Vice Presidents and my brother were diagnosed and treated for high-risk heart disease requiring stents to be placed in their arteries. I felt a tremendous tug at my heart and an overwhelming feeling that this request from the American Heart Association was happening for a reason. I felt compelled to use our platforms to try to make a difference.

Closely working with Martha on her awareness efforts is Executive Assistant Ashley Cruz. Team REal Heart incorporates our intention that we will pour our hearts into this initiative and our industry, with the RE in our name standing for real estate, Ashley said.

We are raising awareness through all channels of communication. We have engaged thousands of followers on social media with statistics about heart disease and advice on seeking medical attention as soon as symptoms strike. The nine-week campaign has ended, but we will continue the conversation around the importance of heart health in Southern California.

Multiple projects completed

Since its founding in February, Team REal Heart completed multiple projects, including:

Raising as much awareness as we possibly could, and educating as many people about heart health and CPR and AED training was not a challenge I accepted lightly, Martha said. But I knew that our network would be incredibly supportive, and would benefit from this important initiative for heart health. We will continue to advocate for as long as it is needed.

Marthas advice to anyone wanting to get involved is to get educated. Team REal Hearts No. 1 priority has been to spread awareness. Martha shared she is significantly more knowledgeable and informed on cardiovascular diseases and heart health than she was just a few months ago, and is truly grateful for this opportunity to spread awareness. She invites everyone to follow her on Facebook and Instagram at @marthabhhscalifornia to stay up to date on the latest news and educational resources.

I personally find that practicing daily gratitude helps me reduce stress, which ultimately helps reduce my risk of heart disease, and makes me a better person. There is no downside, Martha said.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties proudly supports nearly 3,000 sales associates in 42 offices spanning Santa Barbara to San Diego. In 2022, our expert agents assisted in more than 8,000 client transactions for over $13.7 billion in sales volume.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., and a member of HSF Affiliates, LLC. BHHS and the BHHS symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. For more information, visitwww.bhhscalifornia.com. To learn about career opportunities, visitwww.bhhscalifornia.com/careers.

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With a solid understanding of how crucial effective communication in the workplace is, lets look at the top tips for effective communication, including the key communication skills you need to adopt, how to prioritize two-way communication, how to organize communication and more.

For more effective communication, first, ask these questions.

Ineffective communication often occurs when managers talk to the wrong employees or share information in the wrong workplace setting. So, make sure the communication purpose directs you to relevant recipients. Also, choose the most appropriate communication method out of the different communication channels for the employee and situation. For example, an employee may prefer email, while another person likes a physical interaction, where theres eye contact, and they can read your body language.

Generally, though, you should communicate urgent information or instructions, major news or sensitive news such as a promotion or transfer face-to-face.

Effective communication in the workplace involves speaking, active listening and feedback. Both parties need to understand each other. Now, how can you make that possible?

Also, adopt constructive feedback by first appreciating their work and then pointing out how to improve. Allow them to share their thoughts on your feedback, too.

Effective workplace communication starts with you developing good communication skills. Here are the vital ones.

One of the most important things to improve communication and employee engagement at your workplace is embracing each employees unique communication style. That means you need to learn about their preferred communication channels and style. Then, tailor your communication methods to their select style. While the sales team seeks endless data analytics, the analytics team might not want detailed stories about how to land clients.

To improve workplace communication, you need to be intentional about relationships. Schedule one-on-one meetings with your team members. These meetings show your employees that you value them and are willing to connect with them more personally. Plus, the timid or reserved ones tend to be more open and share valuable information and feedback in private settings.

To foster good communication amongst team members, schedule weekly meetings where employees can speak their minds. Team managers can meet with team members to review each weeks accomplishments, challenges and concerns. They can also set goals and tasks for the following week and even discuss big-picture ideas. You can also take a step further by documenting important conversations and sharing recaps to clarify points and help the team remember recommendations and action points.

Team building activities often create a dynamic working environment, where people feel safe and build their confidence. So, get creativeoffer employees an escape from usual activities by promoting casual interactions such as nonwork Slack channels or out-of-office events. Let them socialize and collaborate through activities such as icebreaker games, puzzle-solving games, fitness sessions, team lunches and movie dates. Team members will loosen up and improve communication and team collaboration, promoting employee retention.

Businesses with engaged and happy workers make 23% more profits than those with miserable employees. To move closer to achieving your goals as an organization, you need to appreciate employees and show you care. Thank them for their brilliant ideas or for completing a task quickly. And that includes zeroing in on exactly what made you happy. It will show that youre genuine, and they can replicate it, too.

For instance, you can say, You did great highlighting the customer segmentation steps in your presentation. The examples you gave helped the team understand the process.

Without good team communication, there will be miscommunications, especially since many organizations are now hybrid or remote. But with team communication platforms, whether UCaaS or CPaaS, employees can communicate, stay up to date and collaborate on projects. They can meet to carry out their tasks, share relevant information and discuss upcoming tasks. Communication apps include project management tools, video conferencing tools and voice-over-internet-protocol services.

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Consider holding regular communication training sessions so that both team leaders and employees can grasp basic communication skills that improve workplace communication. Hold training sessions physically or meet online over Google Meet or Zoom or any other communication platform. You can also use webinar tools for training so that old and new employees can always access them.

Communication in the workplace should exceed exchanging information. It should include intentional communication exercises that enhance confidence, promote engagement and improve an organizations overall productivity. So, use the given tips to retain your best employees and nail your goals.

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New York, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Organic Food Global Market Opportunities And Strategies To 2032" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06453749/?utm_source=GNW provides the strategists; marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global organic food market as it emerges from the COVID-19 shut down.

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Scope:Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Organic Meat; Poultry And Dairy; Organic Fruits And Vegetables; Organic Bread And Bakery; Organic Beverages; Organic Processed Food; Other Organic Products2) By Distribution Channel: Conventional Retailers; Natural Sales Channels; Online Storesa) Conventional Retailers By Type: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets; Convenience Stores; Specialty Stores; Other Conventional Retailers

Companies Mentioned: Danone S.A; The Kroger Co; General Mills Inc; The Hain Celestial Group Inc; Organic Valley

Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Russia

Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; organic food indicators comparison.

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Homegrown Seven Grains Natural Market is celebrating a quarter-century of growth with its 25th anniversary next month in Tallmadge.

As big box stores have flourished and corporations have purchased small natural and organic food companies over the decades, Gina and David Krieger, owners of the independent Seven Grains, have focused on building relationships with customers and manufacturers to continually offer new varieties of price-conscious, natural and organic foods.

Seven Grains, which opened in 1998 at 92 West Ave., focuses on offering unique, high-quality foods as well as educating customers.

Organic foods had a different reputation when the store opened in the late '90s.

"At the time, organic just kinda had this stigma of naturally being expensive and out of touch and not available to the average person," said Gina Krieger, 59.

"I think we've cut through that stigma," said David Krieger, 56. "You come on in here, it's got an earthy feel to it, it's got a hometown feel, it's even got a farm market feel, it's even got an upscale feel."

The community is invited to celebrate Seven Grains' 25th anniversary with two special events: "All Things Organic and Natural for the Mind and Body" from 12 to 4 p.m. May 6 and "All Things Vegan and Gluten Free" May 13. The events will feature food samplings and demos, organic wine and cocktails, and giveaways including a Blackstone griddle grill. Mini sessions of LED light therapy and hand massages also will be offered.

The Kriegers say their aggressive pricing allows them to compete directly with mass market retailers, including online. Among their recent deals, a 23-ounce Muir Glen organic pasta sauce, which features a premium tomato imported from Italy, was priced at two for $4.

Seven Grains was recently recognized by a national distributor as one of two natural grocers in Ohio named in the top 250 natural independent grocers east of the Mississippi, in terms of sales volume.

At Seven Grains, lots of one-on-one consultations about food supplements and foods happen, either spontaneously or by appointment. On a recent evening, Gina Krieger had a 30-minute talk with a couple about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and what grass-fed beef really means.

Customers know they're going to get answers to their questions in those personalized conversations, she said.

"That's the biggest thing: We're trying to educate people," Gina Krieger said.

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Most of the foods in the store are certified organic. All of Seven Grains' organic and natural foods contain nothing artificial or genetically modified, no high fructose corn syrup, nitrates, hydrogenated oils or anything bromated or irradiated.

On a recent Friday, the smell of cooking nitrate-free bacon for the store's broccoli salad permeated the store. The market's neighborhood feel includes numerous hand-drawn chalkboard signs, including one above a freezer case with Little Red Riding Hood saying "Grandma, what big eyes you have," with the Wolf responding, "All the better to see these gluten-free desserts, my dear."

All of the more than 90 wines that Seven Grains sells are organic, making them the largest section of organic wines in Northeast Ohio, the Kriegers said.

The store's grocery section is separated from its gluten-free/allergen-free section, so gluten-sensitive shoppers have a "safe spot" to shop, Gina Krieger said.

In the prepared foods area, a salad bar featuring organic vegetables was added last year. The prepared food cases have expanded multiple times over the years as demand for grab-and-go foods has grown, with the store about to triple its vegan prepared food selections.

Two ovens run all day preparing scratch-made prepared foods, including entrees, salads, soups and chili grab-and-go items that have taken off in the last five years. Popular premade entrees are barbecue ribs and grilled, seasoned Norwegian salmon.

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"We make everything from scratch but on top of that we're making the ingredients themselves," including high fructose corn syrup-free barbecue sauce for the ribs, Gina said. "We want to make that sure we're using the purest ingredients from beginning to end."

The store, which has 20 employees, also sells deli meats that have no nitrates, antibiotics, hormones or MSG, sliced to order.

As a number of specialty organic or natural brands have gone mainstream over the years, Seven Grains continues to find smaller family companies in the store's quest to continually offer unique products.

"When I see a company get bought out [by a large corporation], I really start to watch the ingredients," said Gina Krieger, who vets all the products that Seven Grains sells.

"There's always a new company or companies popping up," she said. "We find some really, really good products from just smaller companies."

She focuses on forming relationships with companies at trade shows four times a year, where she meets manufacturers face-to-face.

"It goes back to relationships," she said. "You get pricing that is a lot of times better than the big guys."

Constantly adding new products gives Seven Grains an edge, Gina Krieger said. "It's exciting for the customer because every time's an adventure when they come in."

Gina Krieger grew up on a farm outside Buffalo, New York. David Krieger, originally from old North Hampton (now Cuyahoga Falls), grew up in his family's business, Krieger's Health Foods Market in Cuyahoga Falls.

Gina has a background in marketing. David has a produce background, having formerly driven a truck to the Northern Ohio Food Terminal with his father to buy wholesale produce for Krieger's.

At age 23, David Krieger opened his own Krieger's Fresh Market in Brimfield Township before opening the 10,000-square-foot Seven Grains in Tallmadge.

The store, which offers certified organic, 100% grass-fed beef, offers the personal touch, grinding its own meat and cutting its own steaks. Their chicken comes from Amish Country in Southern Ohio and their Norwegian salmon from an importer.

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The Kriegers are proud to get customers from far and wide. The come regularly from as far as Pittsburgh, southern Ohio, Boardman, Ashland, Mentor and Kirtland with coolers to load up on meats.

"This is a really good staff and this is a really great customer base," David Krieger said.

Arts and restaurant writer Kerry Clawson may be reached at 330-996-3527 or kclawson@thebeaconjournal.com.

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The report provides a detailed forecast for the fruits and berries market, projecting growth until 2030. According to the report, the market is expected to continue growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.2% over the forecast period. Factors driving this growth include increasing demand for healthy and natural foods, as well as growing consumer interest in exotic and specialty fruits.

Key growth drivers in the fruits and berries market include the rising popularity of plant-based diets, which are often centered around fruits and berries. However, the market also faces challenges related to weather variability, as well as supply chain disruptions.

The report also analyzes the factors affecting demand for fruits and berries, including changing consumer preferences and the impact of food safety regulations. Major consuming industries in the fruits and berries market include the food and beverage industry, as well as the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the industry, focusing on the key fruits and berries by type, the leading countries in production and consumption, and the major end users of these products.

I. Fruits and Berries by Type:

Citrus Fruits:

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Lemons

Grapefruits

Limes

Pome Fruits:

Apples

Pears

Stone Fruits:

Peaches

Nectarines

Plums

Cherries

Apricots

Berries:

Strawberries

Raspberries

Blueberries

Blackberries

Cranberries

Tropical Fruits:

Bananas

Pineapples

Mangoes

Papayas

Avocadoes

Melons:

Watermelons

Cantaloupes

Honeydews

II. Countries:

China: The largest producer and consumer of fruits and berries globally, with a dominant position in apples, pears, and citrus fruits.

India: A major producer of tropical fruits such as bananas, mangoes, and papayas, and an emerging market for berries.

United States: A key player in the production and consumption of berries, citrus fruits, and apples.

Brazil: A significant producer of citrus fruits, primarily oranges, and tropical fruits like pineapples and mangoes.

European Union: Led by countries like Spain, Italy, and France, the EU is a major producer and consumer of various fruits, including berries, pome fruits, and stone fruits.

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III. End Users:

Fresh Fruit Consumption: The largest segment of the market, with consumers opting for fruits as healthy snacks or ingredients in recipes.

Food and Beverage Industry: Fruits and berries are utilized as key ingredients in products such as juices, jams, and preserves, as well as in the bakery and confectionery sectors.

Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements: The growing demand for natural and organic health products has increased the use of fruits and berries in supplements and functional foods.

Cosmetics and Personal Care: Fruits and berries are used as natural sources of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals in skincare, haircare, and other personal care products.

Foodservice Industry: Restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses incorporate fruits and berries in various dishes and beverages to cater to the growing consumer preference for healthy and natural options.

Key statistics provided in the report include information on market size, market trends, and key players in the industry. The 10 largest manufacturers in the industry include Del Monte Fresh Produce, Dole Food Company, Driscoll's, Chiquita Brands International, and Fresh Del Monte Produce.

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British supermarkets are brimming with packages of coronation cupcakes, hoppy coronation ale and coronation crisps seasoned to taste like king prawn cocktail. There are even Jack Russell-themed cakes in honor of the king and queen consorts rescue dogs, Bluebell and Beth.

The royal couple likely wont eat any of it. King Charles III and Queen Camilla lean heavily on fruit and vegetables, preferably organic and from their own gardens. She loves fish and salads. For breakfast, he requires a selection of six honeys and a special mix of muesli, and to end a meal, a plate of local cheese. To lower his carbon footprint, the king goes vegetarian two days a week, and gives up dairy on another.

But can Britains first green-minded monarch persuade a nation that loves Sunday roast, chips and chicken tikka masala to embrace the locally grown, organic, climate-friendly diet that he follows?

There is undoubtedly power in how a nations leaders and their families eat. Jacqueline Kennedy installed a young French chef from New York in the White House kitchen, ushering in a new frontier of sophisticated dinner-party diplomacy. The Obamas planted a vegetable garden and used it to to promote local food and healthier school lunches. President Trump served a fast food buffet to a championship football team to underscore his fight with Democrats over a government shutdown and to burnish his populist image with what he called great American food.

When it comes to making lasting change in a nations food culture, the king has an edge that American presidents dont, said Jamie Oliver, the English chef and television personality who tackled unhealthy school lunches. He has worked with Charles on a number of projects, and shared a few meals and several lovely cups of tea with him.

People in the public eye come and go, but not the crown, Mr. Oliver said, so hes been very important for progress in the U.K. That consistency and relentlessness has extraordinary value, because his secret weapon isnt just being king its time.

Charles was an early adopter of organic agricultural practices back when it was novel enough to get him a good drubbing from the press and even members of his own family. It didnt help that he was an advocate for talking to plants and playing music to make milking a calmer experience for his cows. He even converted his blue 1970 Aston Martin, a gift on his 21st birthday, to run on bioethanol derived from surplus English white wine and whey left over from making cheese.

But if there is a royal last laugh to be had, he had it. Charles turned 1,100 acres next to Highgrove House, his estate west of London in Gloucestershire, into an organic farm that eventually supplied meat and produce for Duchy Originals, a company he founded in 1990. It has become a multimillion-pound food brand in a lucrative partnership with the upscale grocery chain Waitrose. Profits go to charitable causes, and it is likely that the kings elder son, Prince William, will take over.

Small farmers in Britain see Charles as a champion, and his views on climate change and regenerative farming have made him a hero among some in the agricultural progressive class.

When you shake hands with him you will understand what I mean when I say he has farmers hands, said the chef and cookbook author Romy Gill, who lives about a 20-minute drive from Highgrove House.

Influencing farming practices is one thing. Convincing the dining public is another, as evidenced by the current outrage over a royal recipe for quiche. (More on that below.)

There are, as you can imagine, some slightly different views on the royal family here, said Calum Franklin, a British chef and author who rose to fame as a craftsman of meticulously researched and intricately designed traditional savory pies at the Holborn Dining Room in London.

Mr. Franklin is contributing his own dish to the coronation food madness. He has worked for nearly a year to develop a limited-edition Crown Jewel Celebration Pork Pie in collaboration with the pie maker Dickinson & Morris, which will make 500 of the intricately designed pastries by hand using British-bred pork and breast meat from pheasant, the kings favorite game meat.

To lend it a bit of drama, Mr. Franklin fashioned the top crust after the sovereigns orb, a golden jewel-encrusted globe and cross from 1661 that is presented to each new monarch as a reminder that their power derives from God.

Savory pies have played a pivotal role in British tradition. Pies have been up and down in popularity based on royal banquets, and we can see that through history, Mr. Franklin said. The term humble pie, for example, comes from pies made with umbles, or scraps of meat and offal that fed peasants who were seated far away from royalty at banquets.

Details about what the king and queen consort will eat to celebrate the coronation remain sparse, though people who have cooked for Charles say menus will be simple and seasonal, most likely centering on his favorite protein, British lamb.

The table is also likely to hold cheeses like Stilton and Cornish Brie, honey from Highgrove and, as always, a little pot of the kings custom blend of seasoning, which is heavy on the celery salt.

The royal family is encouraging Britons to cook for a series of street parties throughout coronation weekend. The main event, called the Coronation Big Lunch, will be held on May 7, a day after the new king is crowned.

Menus will include everyday food like sausage rolls, scones and finger sandwiches, but Buckingham Palace has sent out suggested recipes for home cooks, including roasted rack of lamb with an Asian-style marinade, hard-shell shrimp tacos with pineapple salsa, and grilled eggplant with a dressing of mango chutney, yogurt and curry powder.

But the real attention-getter has been the coronation quiche, the official dish selected by the king and queen, and developed in the Buckingham Palace kitchen by the chef Mark Flanagan. (The last time a monarch was crowned, in 1953, the official dish was coronation chicken.)

The new dish, which was quickly nicknamed Quiche Le Reign, is built with spinach, tarragon, broad beans (called favas in the United States) and Cheddar, a nod to the cheesy eggs the king sometimes likes for breakfast. The crust is made with lard thats just one small part of the controversy but the royal chefs advise that store-bought is fine.

As a culinary offering, the dish has drawn mixed reviews. Dame Prue Leith of The Great British Bake Off declared it a really good quiche.

Others pulled no punches. Its about as unimaginative as it gets, said Mr. Franklin, the pie chef.

A huge country full of unique cuisines and THIS is the crap you choose?? one Twitter user commented. Its 2023, not 1973. Are we having vol-au-vents and cheese with pineapple on a stick with it?

The recipes reception quickly devolved into a political beef. The Reform Party called the dish foreign muck, and said pie would be a more patriotic choice. The Socialist Party asked whether the quiche would be available at food banks.

The recipe prompted some to chide Charles and Camilla for suggesting an egg dish in the wake of a national egg shortage brought on by avian flu.

Others simply pointed out that food prices were soaring. Read the room, poshos, one woman tweeted. People cant afford their weekly shop anymore.

Perhaps the crown wont have as much of an impact on British food culture as the green king might have hoped. At least not right away.

Normally, I would say yes, there would be quite an influence, said Darren McGrady, a British chef in Dallas who traveled with and cooked for Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana and other members of the royal family in the 1980s and 90s.

The only thing putting a damper on it right now is the economy, he said. A lot of people are hurting. When it comes to buying food to nourish and fill the belly or buying organic, they are going to choose filling bellies.

Whether the king will remain a vocal advocate for progressive food and agricultural policies is up in the air. His mother maintained a strict political neutrality, and Charles knows he will have to temper his impulses to be outspoken.

Im not that stupid. I do realize its a separate exercise being sovereign, he said in a BBC interview in 2018. The idea that somehow Im going to carry on exactly in the same way is complete nonsense.

Still, people who have seen in him a champion for environmental causes believe he wont go quietly into the royal night.

He is in a completely unique position to change how so many people eat every day, said Alice Waters, the California restaurateur and agricultural reformer, whom Charles once taught to weave a hedgerow. If he didnt talk about regenerative agriculture and climate, I would be shocked.

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Inflation continued to impact organic fresh produce sales in the first quarter of 2023.Overall dollar sales grew by slightly less than one percent, and volume declined by 3.4 percent from the same year-over-year period.

The data was released by the Organic Produce Network this week and included in its Q1 2023 Organic Produce Performance Report. Overall, the total produce department gained 2.6 percent in dollars for Q1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 and declined by 1.3 percent in volume. Sales of organic fresh produce totaled nearly $2.4 billion for the first quarter of 2023, while overall volume topped 703 million pounds. Conventional produce dollars rose higher than organic dollars by about two percent and declined in volume by a smaller degree than organic. Current trends show both conventional and organic produce volume shrinking year over year. However, while volume for conventional produce is below 2020 and organics are on par with 2020, both are consistently gaining in dollars.

Ongoing inflation continued to impact organic fresh produce sales in the first quarter of 2023 as overall dollar sales grew by slightly less than 1 percent and volume declined by3.4 percent from the same per year-over-year period, according to theQ1 2023 Organic Produce Performance Reportreleased by Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners.

Overall, the total produce department gained 2.6 percent in dollars for Q1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 and declined by 1.3 percent in volume. Sales of organic fresh produce totaled nearly $2.4 billion for the first quarter of 2023, while overall volume topped 703 million pounds. Conventional produce dollars rose higher than organic dollars by about 2 percent and declined in volume by a smaller degree than organic. The average price gap between conventional and organic is now the largest it has been in the last four years.

TheQ1 2023 Organic Produce Performance Reportuses Nielsen IQ syndicated data to track and report the performance of organic fresh produceand specifically the 20 leading organic categories. The report suggests that the rising prices may cause consumers to be more selective in their organic shopping.

In an inflationary period, we see this standard of growth for dollars and decline for volume repeated for most organic and conventional items. When we look at pricing, conventional produce average price per pound grew by 4.3 percent compared to the first quarter of 2022, while organic produce average price per pound rose by 4 percent, said Tom Barnes, CEO of Category Partners. With rising prices, we may be seeing more selective organic shopping from consumers as they substitute conventional items for higher-priced organic items.

Organic tomatoes were the most noticeable example of substitution as their price per pound increased by almost three times the amount of conventional, resulting in a volume decline of 8 percent. Most other categories with large differentials in price increase (compared to conventional) did not see large drops in organic volume.

Organic grapes had an incredible quarter with a 37.3 percent increase in volume and a 40.2 percent increase in dollars.The first quarter is deep into the import season for grapes. Imported organic grapes are closing in on entering the top 20 organic categories in Q1 with $22 million in sales for the quarter this year, which places them in the 22nd spot by dollars. A 40 percent increase in dollars and a 37 percent increase in volume means that import grapes are a category to keep an eye on as we continue to track organic produce sales each quarter.

With rising prices, we may be seeing more selective organic shopping from consumers as they substitute conventional items for higher-priced organic items. Tom Barnes

Prepackaged salads and the berry category (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries) led the quarter as the top organic produce categories in dollars, accounting for nearly 40 percent of all sales.

Current trends show both conventional and organic produce volume shrinking year over year. At the same time, while volume for conventional produce is below 2020 and organics are on par with 2020, both are consistently gaining in dollars. For the first quarter of 2023, half of the leading 20 organic categories posted increases in dollars. Organic onions generated the largest percent increase in dollars at 10 percent, followed by bell peppers, lettuce, and herbs. Inversely, avocados posted the largest decline in dollars, while apples also posted noticeable declines.

In the first quarter of this year, 15 of the leading 20 categories posted declines in volume, with only seven of those 15 categories displaying positive year-over-year dollar growth. Organic apples posted the largest year-over-year decline in volume (by total pounds) of the leading categories, followed by bananas and carrots.

Despite the flat dollar growth and minor decline in volume across the country, OPN Co-founder and CEO Matt Seeley is bullish on the long-term prospects for growth of organic fresh produce. Inflation and supply chain challenges have impacted pricing in the short term; however, organic fresh produce will remain an important component of weekly food shopping as consumers look for healthy, safe, and nutritious products for their families, he said.

TheQ1 2023 Organic Produce Performance Reportcovers total food sales in the US, including all outlets (i.e., supermarkets, mass merchandisers, club stores, dollar stores, convenience stores, and military commissaries) over the months of January, February, and March of this year. The fullQ1 2023 Organic Produce Performance Reportis available on the Organic Produce Network websitehere.

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