Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The Cincinnati-based grocer says it will require all of its fresh produce suppliers to use Integrated Pest Management practices for all products supplied to Kroger by 2028 or 2030, based on the grower's size... Read More

The awards provide a total of $1 million annually for innovations that can transform food systems to be more equitable and lead to safe, nutritious and trusted food using sustainable practices... Read More

The Toronto-based app marketplace that seeks to reduce food waste and food insecurity recently revealed a new brand identity and leadership changes it says will better position the company for growth... Read More

Tops Friendly Markets continues to make advances not only in its day-to-day efforts to adopt practices that help protect the environment, but also in efforts that will make a lifelong impact, the company says... Read More

The company says it has introduced a unified visual identity and eco-friendly packaging in a global refresh... Read More

Natural Grocers and its team of nutritional health coaches are kicking off the new year with “21 Days to a Healthier You,” a free three-class series from Jan. 22 to Feb. 11. .. Read More

Aldi initiates positive impact by removing plastic shopping bags and sets goal to transition to natural refrigerants by the end of 2035... Read More

How does the fresh produce industry earn the business and sustain the trust of today’s conscious consumers committed to responsible purchasing? GOPEX 2024 will explore this with industry leaders across the supply chain... Read More

The inclusion of food systems in global climate plans opens a realm of opportunities and challenges, underscoring a need for a thoughtful and nuanced approach, says guest columnist Tamara Muruetagoiena of the IFPA... Read More

The use of food-date labels such as “use-by” and “best if used by” causes consumer confusion that results in many shoppers discarding food that is safe to eat or donate, according to a Consumer Food Insights Report... Read More

In a move to support pollinators and the critical role they play in the food system and the environment, the Austin, Texas-based grocer has introduced a new pollinator policy... Read More

Citing eco-friendly packaging and innovation as topics to watch, the food packaging supplier has issued a trend forecast for the foodservice sector... Read More

The new proposal calls for creating more policies and procedures to encourage a reduction of food waste and funds to assist in developing new technologies... Read More

The Arlington, Va.-based company says its CSR strategy includes working to provide solutions to environmental and social issues that matter most to its team members, communities and other valued stakeholders. .. Read More

Equifruit President Jennie Coleman was recently honored with the RBC Momentum Award, during a ceremony celebrating Canada's most accomplished women entrepreneurs... Read More

Divert has released new data that finds nearly 20% fewer consumers are donating this holiday season and nearly 72% of consumers are changing their grocery shopping habits and behaviors amid the current economic climate... Read More

“I did not expect this path for my life,” said Evan Ehlers, founder of Sharing Excess on this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode... Read More

The retail giant's partnership aims to provide food waste recycling at its 4,700 stores across the U.S., seeking to divert millions of pounds of food waste from landfills... Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode, learn about an innovative approach to sustainability on farms from special guest Lilian Autler, Equitable Food Initiative's organizational and workforce development manager... Read More

Now using the cloud, Invafresh helps Price Chopper/Market 32 forecast, replenish orders, plan production and manage inventory by integrating in-store production data into the AI-enhanced Fresh Retail Platform. .. Read More

See what shoppers prefer when it comes to fruit packaging, culled from Circana data by Fusion, a produce marketing firm... Read More

The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer has been recognized by the EPA's GreenChill Program for reaching superior goal achievement in its refrigerant emissions reduction goal in 2022... Read More

In a move it says advances maritime sustainability, Chiquita recently added two new ships to its fleet. The vessels are the biggest ships the brand owns to date... Read More

Ensuring your supermarket is doing what it can to be more environmentally and socially sustainable means attacking this ongoing goal from every angle... Read More

Equifruit, a Montreal-based Fairtrade-certified banana company, has announced Director of Sales and Marketing Kim Chackal has become an owner of the company. Equifruit President Jennie Coleman retains a majority share... Read More