Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

A new 130,000-square-foot store includes a produce section with organic and Texas-grown selections, as well as nutrition services, foodservice options and a floral department... Read More

Throughout the produce supply chain, consistency and follow-through are key to building one's business, reputation and trusting relationships, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The San Antonio-based greenhouse grower debuted packaging featuring the popular "Paw Patrol" rescue pups on its three-pack of grab-and-go tomatoes... Read More

Marketers are preparing for avocados and guacamole to take center stage during the football season... Read More

The retailer is teaming up with the Foundation for Fresh Produce to offer "Nutrition 4 the Win," which will emphasize children's health and nutrition, just in time for the back-to-school season... Read More

A new online grocery market share analysis shows sales continue to shift away from supermarkets and toward Walmart as households search for more savings... Read More

Retailers overwhelmingly cited fresh departments when asked about 2024 priorities, according to the 26-page report released at FMI’s FreshForward event in San Diego... Read More

Understanding families and their unique needs and preferences during the back-to-school season allows retailers and suppliers to craft compelling campaigns that boost sales while fostering healthy eating habits... Read More

The study, “Retail Shrink and ORC: Theft and Fraud Remain Top Challenges for Food Retailers” is part of a series on retail shrink and organized retail crime and dives into developments on shrink from the U.K. and the U.S... Read More

August is the highest-shrink month for produce, and managers should focus on critical control points that can affect gross profit margin and help keep shrink in check, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

FTC Chair Lina M. Khan said that she will seek an inquiry into grocery prices to probe the tactics that big grocery chains use to hike prices and extract profits from everyday U.S. consumers at the checkout counter... 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 event features three keynote addresses and two key conversations for attendees with all-access passes... Read More

Bako Sweet says it has range of summer opportunities for retailers, providing seasonal merchandising options and campaigns.. Read More

Joelle Mosso, associate vice president of science programs for Western Growers, talks about the conflicting needs of sustainability and food safety in fresh produce in this episode of the "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast... Read More

Divert Inc. has released data showing wasted food measured nearly 30% higher in summertime than the winter months... Read More

Created with Red Door Interactive, the campaign leverages the intersection of visuals and sound to promote the advantages of choosing California-grown crops and commodities... Read More

Instacart has announced its expanded partnership with Albertsons Cos. to include nationwide pickup and convenience delivery... Read More

The retailer says it launched the Field & Vine product line, which includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, to highlight local growers... Read More

A new study shows that consumers prefer high-flavor apple varieties over mainstream options... Read More

The museum timed the three-month Bobby Banana display to coincide with Dole's 125th "Banana-Versary," a year-long celebration of the global produce company's 125 years in the banana business... Read More

Schnucks will use Instacart Carrot Tags’ pick-to-light functionality across most of its stores, allowing Instacart shoppers to activate items from their picking list within the Instacart Shopper app... 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

The remodel completes a second phase of store upgrades including new interior décor, upgraded deli section, redesigned produce department and more... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato takes a trip back to the early ’90s to share a lesson about being the produce "new guy" pushed into checking out one of those newfangled and unnecessary mobile phones... Read More