Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

In The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 consumer survey, over half of respondents said they made a “conscious effort” to buy locally or regionally grown produce... Read More

The pending $24.6 billion deal is reportedly on pause until a Colorado District Court rules on a lawsuit that seeks to block the deal... Read More

On this episode of the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Pairwise co-founder and CEO Tom Adams talks about gene editing and its potential role in the future of the produce industry... Read More

In 2024, food-at-home (grocery) prices are predicted to increase by 1%, and food-away-from-home (restaurant) prices are predicted to increase by 4.3%, the USDA reports... Read More

The company says it will showcase its new 5-pound bag size of the 2-inch fresh-cut celery sticks during the International Fresh Produce Association's Foodservice Conference on July 25-26 in Monterey, Calif... Read More

The Organic Center has presented findings based on a review of 85 scientific studies conducted over the last three decades on the health and environmental impacts of organic produce and agriculture... Read More

With the 2024 pear crop projected to be the smallest in decades due to winter freeze, Stemilt encourages retailers to focus on quality over quantity... Read More

Northeast Grocery Shopper Link will provide comprehensive and automatic cross-channel reporting and real-time campaign performance tracking for a collaborative and transparent retail media network experience... Read More

Avocados From Mexico is celebrating National Avocado Day with a new recipe featuring Poppi’s Ginger Lime soda and giveaways... Read More

Flashfood says the platform will support local retailers by providing a solution to attract new customers, boost profits, and provide affordable fresh food in their communities while reducing food waste... Read More

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association says its members are ready with proactive planning and strategic marketing... Read More

The organic produce category performed well in 2023 despite inflation. This report from Organic Produce Market Guide 2024 looks at why these gains are a 'big deal,' the commodities continuing to drive sales, organic shopper behavior and more... Read More

The California Fresh Fig Growers Association said it expects ample crop into fall to meet growing consumer demand... Read More

Cause marketing campaign highlights easy summer produce-centric recipes and inspiration... Read More

There is an old adage that says, “All new brooms sweep clean, but the old broom catches the corners.” Columnist Joe Watson explains how that applies to two styles of produce team leadership... Read More

The Foundation for Fresh Produce is launching its first-ever monthlong campaign, Hacks for Healthy Back-to-School Habits, in partnership with leading U.S. retailers and food industry partners... Read More

The indoor agriculture company now supplies Sam’s Club distribution centers from its new growing facility in Texas... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association will host a K-12 School Foodservice Forum in conjunction with its Foodservice Conference to put the spotlight on the buying power of schools... Read More

As busy shoppers seek to eat healthy, retail foodservice providers find unique ways to incorporate fresh produce into offerings... Read More

The personal-size pineapple was selected from thousands of nominations worldwide for its innovative design to reduce food waste, by giving consumers more sizing options, the company says... Read More

Delbert Bland, founder of Glennville, Ga.-based Bland Farms and recent inductee into the Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame, sits down with Christina Herrick, produce editor for The Packer, to share his favorite way to eat Vidalia onions, the importance of a federal marketing order and more... Read More

Eye-catching displays, food demos and customized print advertising are designed to highlight the flavor profile of candy grapes... Read More

The company says Simbe Mobile and Simbe Virtual Tour power a faster, simpler way to capture and act on store intelligence data, accelerating business performance for retailers around the world... Read More

The facility is the second high-tech perishable distribution center in Lancaster, Texas, and will employ more than 500 full-time workers... Read More

The program offers families a chance to win a Sunkist-themed prize package as they prepare for the new school year... Read More