Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The grower collective is offering $5,000 in prizes for its Comin’ In Hot merchandising display contest, as well as a free kit to help retailers... Read More

Director of Produce and Floral Merchandising Dennis Payne takes The Packer on a tour of a new concept store in South Florida... Read More

In its third year, the grower cooperative's initiative promotes citrus' health benefits to drive traffic to produce departments... Read More

The company, with its climate-risk and price-forecasting software, says it is the event's first software winner... Read More

Granny smith apples and d’anjou pears offer retailers some green produce to add to holiday-themed promotions and displays, says Stemilt Growers... Read More

The packaging solution is designed to ensure all take-home products are recyclable through most curbside programs... Read More

The region is a key hub for berry production, supplying retailers with an early season of fresh strawberries, blueberries and more... Read More

Twenty winners will each receive a $500 prize, with the submission period open Feb. 19-26... Read More

Results from a Brick Meets Click monthly survey show continued growth across all online segments, with delivery leading the way... Read More

David Kennerley will join the company from PepsiCo Europe, while Todd Foley will continue as interim CFO through the end of the fiscal year 2024 reporting cycle... Read More

Ibotta CEO Bryan Leach discusses how digital innovations are reshaping the way consumers shop for fresh produce and how retailers can leverage these trends to boost sales... Read More

More than 3 million trays of Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste available for the first time in some new markets... Read More

A well-kept produce department often is a profitable one. Columnist Armand Lobato explains how to build a regimen that gets results... Read More

The consumer goods and food delivery company will deliver special limited-edition boxes with six Sumo citrus in New York and Los Angeles... Read More

The grower-packer-shipper says it anticipates good volume through April for the fruit, known for its reddish magenta internal color and berry-like flavor... Read More

Supporting its Zero Hunger, Zero Waste impact plan, the grocer says it hopes the ad spot inspires viewers to get involved in the mission to end childhood hunger... Read More

Tom Cingari Jr., vice president of produce, floral and e-commerce for Cingari Family Markets, highlights emerging produce trends including produce-centric snacking, hyperlocal sourcing and the rise of functional and medicinal fruits and vegetables... Read More

Paul Gianetto has been named president of Raley’s Operating Division, and Natalie Slatter will serve as vice president of store operations... Read More

AFM’s multifaceted partnership with Rob Gronkowski spans everything from a Gronkamole Challenge and innovative drops like the Big Game Guac Pack to introducing his interactive, AI avatar in the company’s digital experience... Read More

The Hass Avocado Board's recently released third-quarter retail recap highlights that Labor Day avocado sales reached four-year highs in 2024... Read More

“It’s unlikely that changes in tariffs will impact prices headed into the Super Bowl, however, we’ll see how it plays out in the coming weeks,” Dr. Michael Swanson says... Read More

When a manager takes a week off, someone has to step up. Columnist Armand Lobato discusses compensation for taking on those key responsibilities... Read More

Grocery brand mascots — including icons from past Super Bowl commercials — unite to show how Instacart takes care of groceries so people can savor family time... Read More

Third-generation pistachio grower Jeff Nichols shares how consumers’ interest in unique flavors has influenced his family’s offerings... Read More

Overall volume sales for fresh potatoes increased, while dollar sales declined, according to a report from Potatoes USA... Read More