Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The fresh produce industry converged at the recent New England Produce Council’s 2024 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo to share new products and the latest industry news. .. Read More

From new products to sustainability to organics, innovation filled the show floor at the New England Produce Council’s 2024 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo... Read More

The bounty of fresh produce coming from Controlled Environment Agriculture was on full display at the New England Produce Council’s 2024 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo... Read More

The commission has had a busy season — participating in a number of high-profile events designed to drive awareness of the superfruit all year long. .. Read More

The floral-fabulous Encore Boston Harbor proved a fitting venue for the New England Produce Council’s 2024 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo... Read More

Produced by Kantar, the list highlights the fastest-growing retailers in the U.S., with rankings determined by each company’s year-over-year increase in domestic sales from 2022 to 2023... Read More

The Pacific Northwest grower recently invited the influencers of Team Nosh to learn about its farming practices by visiting its orchards and fields... Read More

Each year, produce companies look forward to returning to this regional show, where exhibitors say the event’s size and networking opportunities make for a worthwhile gathering... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association’s annual Foodservice Conference offered attendees a look under the hood when it comes to creative and flavorful fruit- and vegetable-rich restaurant and retail foodservice meals... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association’s annual Foodservice Conference in Monterey, Calif., brought together more than 2,220 attendees, including produce suppliers, menu innovators, K-12 professionals and more... Read More

Earlier this summer, Harris Teeter and Washington Fruit Growers teamed to provide fresh produce to those in need through their “Apples in Action” campaign. .. Read More

The growth in organics was a key theme at this year’s OPS at the Monterey Convention Center, where exhibitors featured new products and discussed increased availability of established brands... Read More

Enthusiasm for organic produce was high at this year’s Organic Produce Summit, where exhibitors were eager to discuss new organic products, success stories, fair labor practices and more... Read More

The Lakewood, Colo.-based grocer has partnered with Beyond Pesticides and People and Pollinators Action Network to launch organic land management demonstration sites at multiple city parks in its home state. .. Read More

Sustainable packaging solutions were a hot topic at this year’s Organic Produce Summit, where multiple produce companies featured an array of packaging options and discussed solutions in trial and coming to market... Read More

The Ontario, Calif.-based Hispanic food retailer has expanded its rewards program to its El Rancho Supermercado banner, a grocer with 29 stores across Texas and Kansas... Read More

The independent grocery company's strategic acquisition of other family-owned, like-minded businesses may be the key to it realizing its goal of “changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time.”.. Read More

Held July 10-11 at the Monterey Convention Center, this year's Organic Produce Summit brought together key players in organic produce ready to talk new products, sustainable packaging and eating experience... Read More

What do consumers crave most on their dinner plates? Simplicity with a side of affordability, finds the “2024 Consumer Curiosity Report,” an analysis of consumers nationwide most likely to set the next food trends... Read More

Apeel Sciences' core technology is a plant-based protection or coating made from ingredients found in fruits and vegetables that, when applied to fresh produce, can extend shelf life and reduce spoilage... Read More

The Cincinnati-based grocer says it’s helping families celebrate Independence Day with $15 grilling recipes and ideas for get-togethers this July 4... Read More

AFP has reprised its multitactical and multifaceted lifestyle campaign again this year, but with a host of new activations strategically designed to reach the most diverse audience of existing and new avocado consumers... Read More

Tops Friendly Markets says it has completed the transition of five New York stores it acquired in April from Supermarket Management Inc., a longtime franchise partner. .. Read More

Designed to support the company's commitment to innovation, collaboration and community engagement, the new office spans 51,350 square feet on three floors of office space... Read More

Based on findings from its midseason grower and packer crop survey, the California Avocado Commission is eyeing a robust crop this year, with estimated volume to exceed 250 million pounds... Read More