Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Just in time for California Avocado Month, the “Today” show featured a story from Al Roker about his visit to one of the state's oldest avocado groves, Rancho Vazquez in Azusa, Calif... Read More

The Greenhouse Competitions, presented in part by farm sponsors Sunset/Mastronardi Produce Ltd. and Nature Fresh Farms, kicked off June 7 with 183 entries delivered to Kingsville Community Centre in Ontario... Read More

The indoor vertical farmer is the latest controlled environment agriculture company to suffer a setback, but the company's Marc Oshima is confident that AeroFarms will emerge stronger. .. Read More

What is the fresh produce supply chain doing to reduce its carbon emissions? That was among the questions posed to panelists at The Packer’s recent Sustainable Produce Summit in Palm Desert, Calif... Read More

According to The Packer’s 2023 Sustainability Insights survey, most food retailers see sustainability as a priority in their businesses, with about 68% indicating it is a primary or secondary priority... Read More

From one-on-one conversations to a host of activities to educational programming and a lively expo floor, the 2023 West Coast Produce Expo at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa had something for everyone... Read More

Following its affordably priced Easter and spring meal promotions, The Kroger Co. is now promoting menus specially curated for Memorial Day backyard barbecues, featuring grilling favorites and plenty of fresh sides... Read More

Scores of produce industry professionals soaked up the sun, fun, educational and networking opportunities at the 2023 West Coast Produce Expo, May 19-20, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa... Read More

Flashfood's first annual impact report examines the environmental impact of food waste and how reducing waste at retail has the potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions. .. Read More

Equitable Food Initiative and Measure to Improve have released an eye-opening case study based on the results of their recently completed two-year “Produce and Reduce” pilot program. .. Read More

In a move that could be dubbed “May Madness,” The Kroger Co. is promoting a brunch to celebrate Mother's Day, complete with dessert and mimosas, all for less than $2 per serving... Read More

Snacking, seasonality and new varieties were among the top trends at the recent 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show in Toronto... Read More

The Devens, Mass.-based cultivator of packaged lettuce grown through controlled environment agriculture is thinking big this National Salad Month... Read More

From a fair trade dance party to a Hallmark actor partnership to sustainable packaging innovations, this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show offered something for everyone. .. Read More

Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre April 26-27, the 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show drew players from across the fresh produce supply chain. .. Read More

From trends in tropicals to the need for consumer education to customer loyalty, retailers discussed challenges and opportunities in produce during a panel discussion at the 2023 CPMA show on April 26... Read More

The new multi-year partnership will help provide 630,000 servings of fruits and vegetables to families across the country... Read More

To celebrate his birthday and Cinco de Mayo, Dwayne Johnson has partnered with Teremana Tequila to encourage consumers to support local restaurants by picking up the check for guacamole. .. Read More

To bolster the 257 million pounds of California avocados estimated for this season, the California Avocado Commission is engaged with "full throttle" marketing support... Read More

In advance of Earth Day, the Avocado Institute of Mexico and its parent organizations held a virtual press briefing April 17 to discuss its biodiversity efforts... Read More

What’s the secret to greenhouse grower Little Leaf Farms' success? To find out, The Packer recently spoke with founder and CEO Paul Sellew... Read More

During Earth Month, the San Antonio-based grocer is introducing additional measures designed to boost its year-round commitment to reduce waste and maximize recycling efforts across its business... Read More

In the wake of recent indoor ag bankruptcies, including vertical farmer Kalera and greenhouse grower Lakeside Produce, the CEA grower Little Leaf Farms says it’s on track for a "banner year" in 2023... Read More

The Cincinnati-based grocer is offering a “zero-compromise” fresh Easter menu to serve a family of 10 — complete with candy — for less than $7.50 per person... Read More

Each year, a staggering 119 billion pounds of food — nearly 40% of all food — is wasted in the U.S., but companies across the fresh produce supply chain are using technology to stem the tidal wave of food waste... Read More