Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Significant production increases are seen in the initial forecast for the coming season, especially for mandarins... Read More

Demand for citrus is on the rise — and so is consumers’ craving for convenience, the company says... Read More

The colorful mesh bags of grapefruit, mandarins, navel oranges, lemons and limes have made a mark in retail... Read More

In addition to promoting agritourism, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is tapping into retail partnerships to highlight the state’s in-season produce... Read More

From California to Chile, companies share insights on this year’s supplies and quality... Read More

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture program seeks to capitalize on traffic — on roads and online... Read More

Optimism around early movement and crop quality are leading into an anticipated sales boost for Mother’s Day and Independence Day... Read More

For retailers, the campaign includes a suite of promotional tools and incentives, such as bonus opportunities, digital promotions, a registered dietitian program, contests, POP materials and in-store sampling... Read More

Motivating shoppers to try fresh mangoes can be accomplished through educating them about mango nutrition, flavor and culture, says Lavanya Setia, the board’s director of marketing... Read More

Jeff Fairchild, produce buyer for Organically Grown Co., shares strategies from the chain of more than 20 stores... Read More

With an increasing need for preserving perishable goods and a robust outlook, companies are investing in technological advancements and new sustainable facilities... Read More

Here’s what producers are saying about this year’s fruit quality, size and shipping progress... Read More

Opportunities to showcase watermelons are growing as consumer preferences and food trends are evolving — and it is available to help foodservice operators and retailers that feature the versatile melons... Read More

With rapidly increasing production in early April, strong supplies are projected to support Easter and Mother’s Day ads, as well as promotions from April through June... Read More

From license plates to social media influencers, here's how marketing organizations in Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina and California are aiming to drive sales... Read More

Despite some weather challenges, optimism persists on the verge of the sweet onion's return... Read More

Bagged potatoes accounted for 80% of dollar share in the category last year, according to Potatoes USA, and their preference for big bags is increasing. .. Read More

The U.S. imported about 10.4 billion pounds, up from 10.2 billion pounds in 2023, according to the USDA... Read More

Though bulk still dominates sales, consumers are turning more to these pack sizes to shopping convenience and smaller onions that are more recipe friendly... Read More

The company also is supporting its seedless lemons with an integrated marketing campaign that includes digital video, social media and influencer partnerships... Read More

Retailers share winning strategies for capitalizing on Big Game excitement... Read More

Avocados, mangoes, sweetpotatoes and more are set to star in Super Bowl gatherings... Read More

Reusable products suppliers say resistance to making the switch often is based on misconceptions, especially about costs and logistics... Read More

With produce industry use of reusable plastic containers and pallets rising, providers seek to push ahead with efficiency, cost effectiveness and sustainability... Read More

The family-owned distributor on New York’s Hunts Point Produce Market says it can customize orders for customers who need less than a full pallet... Read More