Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Bananas, berries, avocados, citrus and apples all top the list of the top 10 items shoppers most order from the online retailer’s same-day delivery service for perishable items... Read More

The industry’s first major trade event of the year promises warmth, pickleball and an Olympic-themed reception at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa... Read More

The grower, marketer and developer of premium conventional and organic apples, pears and cherries says its proprietary data program gives its retail partners a competitive edge... Read More

As demand for food assistance rises by 20% to 30%, Sabrina Thakkar, farm to family director for the California Association of Food Banks, talks about the critical role growers and retailers play in efficiently moving excess produce to ensure communities receive vital fresh food... Read More

The company has also launched a “No Shame in a Shortcut” campaign, to go along with the new packaging, that celebrates the ease and enjoyment of fresh, flavorful, oven-ready vegetables... Read More

The Salinas, Calif.-based company has acquired Chichester, England-based, Natures Way Foods, a well-known provider of freshly prepared salads, cole slaw and potato salads... Read More

Food research expert Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, shares why millennials and Gen Z are driving fruit consumption while vegetable sales decline... Read More

With increased pressure, food banks say agricultural producers and grocery retailers hold the key to a resilient food supply... Read More

Globally and in the U.S., data shows millennials and Gen Z shoppers view produce purchase differently than baby boomers and Gen X shoppers... Read More

Exhibitors at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Show discussed new products and new initiatives, as well as current season projections... Read More

Companies exhibiting at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show debuted new product introductions and discussed new updates forthcoming... Read More

Tara Murray, vice president of marketing for Fresh Innovations and Yo Quiero Brands, shares how brands can respond to consumer trends in flavor and snacking and the opportunities in the industry for innovation and disruption... Read More

Arias shares how she and the team at Pear Bureau USA hope to change the perception of pears by leveraging technology and deploying digital media and influencer partnerships... Read More

While petitioners allege that Canadian producers export mushrooms into the U.S. at prices below fair value, those opposed to the measure say this stifles healthy competition and will drive up mushroom prices... Read More

Organizations in the food recovery and food insecurity space say ending this report will mask the lack of investment in SNAP and other programs... Read More

More than 700 racers and spectators are expected to toe the line Oct. 17 at the largest fundraiser for the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foundation for Fresh Produce... Read More

While Honeycrisp volumes rebound, apple marketers say this year’s crop will offer solid bagged and organic promotions... Read More

With the CDC reducing the number of foodborne pathogens it actively tracks from eight to two, Frank Yiannas, former FDA deputy commissioner, says there’s a lot at risk... Read More

Frank Yiannas shares the risks in postponing FSMA 204 enforcement, the need for traceability throughout the fresh produce food system and more... Read More

The Chelsea, Mass.-based brand plans in-store promotions and community events to mark this milestone while continuing its pledge to give back to the community... Read More

Almond prices dropped by about 50 cents a pound after USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released an objective estimate of 3 billion pounds... Read More

Following a lighter crop in 2024, pear volume looks strong going into fall... Read More

The Packer asked these groups what sustainability means to them as part of its Sustainability Insights 2025 report, and while the results seem similar, the underlying motivation is different... Read More

While the overall crop size of 278.5 million bushels is about 3.6% above the five-year average, growers have an opportunity to pick and pack the best of the crop at harvest... Read More

Going on for nearly 19 years, The FruitGuys have offered a fundraiser box that promotes the gravenstein apple while giving back directly to the growers... Read More