Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The Midwest grocer taps Instacart’s Carrot Ads solution to expand retail media advertising for CPG brands... Read More

The challenge highlights the impact of fresh fruits and vegetables as healthier food choices... Read More

The former NASA mission specialist and engineer will share his journey from working in agricultural fields to launching into space at the produce expo in April... Read More

In a letter to key officials, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns encouraged making exemptions for fruits and vegetables in agriculture tariffs... Read More

The omnichannel retailer’s hunger-relief platform accomplished its aim 10 months early and set a new goal to provide a total of 3 billion meals by 2032... Read More

From sights, sounds and smells, stores have a variety of methods to entice shoppers, and produce has its own toolkit to capture maximum sales, says columnist Armand Lobato... 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

Year-over-year growth of 33% in both 2023 and 2024 indicates that the fruit continues to be a sought-after product with increasing consumer demand, the company says... Read More

As spring approaches, California growers and suppliers share insights into production trends, consumer demand and industry innovations for seasonal vegetables... Read More

Associated Wholesale Grocers said total distribution of cooperative benefits returned to shareholders was a record $642.1 million, up 6.53%... Read More

In honor of World Pistachio Day, the competition challenged retailers across the U.S. and Canada to craft innovative in-store displays that showcased Wonderful Pistachios’ products in visually striking and fun ways... Read More

The premium strawberries are in season now through May, or as nature dictates, available exclusively through the company for retailers nationwide... Read More

A collaboration will bring forth new premium berries and build on the momentum of Hunkaberry jumbo blueberry and Pink Cosmo, the companies say... Read More

The official pack date has been set for Vidalia onions, which are available for a limited time each year from April through early September. .. Read More

The first major fresh produce event of the year, formerly known as GOPEX, is set for Jan. 12-13, 2026, at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort... Read More

The 2025 AWG Innovation Showcase, held March 24-26 in Overland Park, Kan., featured innovative solutions, new concepts, the latest trends and strategies to drive retail success in the grocery industry... Read More

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

The Canadian greenhouse grower says it is rapidly expanding its acreage, becoming one of North America’s largest lit-crop roma growers. .. Read More

1WorldSync and Mercatus plan to address the benefits for suppliers and grocers in an April 2 webinar... Read More

The company is also highlighting availability of its Giant Blueberries, now available in a new label design, selected by California Giant’s consumer audience... Read More

The retailer seeks damages from Albertsons — which sued Kroger in December — as it alleges misconduct and material breaches of the companies' proposed merger agreement... Read More

The California Avocado Commission is expanding its marketing program for this year's harvest, expected to be the state's largest since 2020... Read More

While more time before implementation can help companies ready for the new food safety rules, some worry that businesses will wait until closer to the 30-month extension deadline to prepare... Read More

Initiatives featuring clear packaging and social media engagement are part of a rebranding initiative to increase mushroom consumption and attract the next generation... Read More

The added bags are part of the company’s AVO360 program aimed at ensuring a year-round supply of fruit and offer personalized avocado experiences and customer-focused insights for retailers throughout the U.S., West Pak says... Read More