Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

As a new year approaches, sustainability, convenience and health-conscious choices are set to shape the way consumers enjoy fruits and vegetables... Read More

The strain of E. coli linked to illnesses was never found in testing samples but only through epidemiologic and traceback evidence linked the outbreak to the onions supplied by Taylor Farms... Read More

The company will exhibit next to Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers as part of a collaborative approach for A Cut Above fresh-cut lines for retail and foodservice... Read More

Multiple frozen vegetable brands utilized organic carrots from Grimmway Farms, which is involved in a bigger recall... Read More

The company says it received the honor for developing sustainable packaging, investing in regenerative farming practices and creating products that boost fresh produce consumption... Read More

Giveaways, promotions and more will mark the start of the season, which officially runs from January to April... Read More

While brick-and-mortar stores aim to make produce shopping easier, fun and more engaging, retailers seek to translate the in-store buying experience to the digital world... Read More

The Sunrise, Fla.-based wellness-based juice bar franchise has partnered with Pom Wonderful to launch the Pom Glow Smoothie... Read More

The family-owned distributor on New York’s Hunts Point Produce Market says it can customize orders for customers who need less than a full pallet... Read More

Instacart’s fourth annual Giving Tuesday campaign is supporting Partnership for a Healthier America and its mission to transform the food landscape in pursuit of health equity... Read More

While the yield is down for this season, the organization reported success in pilot programs to promote sweetpotatoes outside of the seasonal holiday window... Read More

Between Big Game planning, New Year healthy eating promotions and the launch of retail-ready mango bags, the company says it’s entering a busy winter with an abundance of opportunities... Read More

The FDA encourages all retailers and distributors to sanitize all bins, displays and any areas that came in contact with the American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato S.A. de C.V... Read More

The $14 million campus features specialized labs and research areas, 150 acres of test vineyards, 25,000 square feet of greenhouses and more — all designed to elevate natural fruit breeding... Read More

RRD's 2024 "Packaging & Labels Insight Report" notes that companies are also investing in sustainability initiatives and focusing on expanding their e-commerce operations to better meet customer demand... Read More

After more than 100 years, the family-owned wholesaler on New York’s Hunts Point Produce Market takes pride in its produce and the work of its people... Read More

A shifting customer base, rampant consolidation and a new role for produce salesmen are some changes observed or predicted by distributors at the Bronx, N.Y., mainstay... Read More

Amid times of division, this Thanksgiving message is as relevant today as it was over 160 years ago... Read More

The program with Molina Healthcare of Michigan will provide Instacart+ memberships and grocery stipends to help reduce birth outcome disparities... Read More

The survey of more than 1,100 consumers found that 44% of respondents consciously avoid buying produce in plastic packaging... Read More

Attendees say the New York Produce Show is a great mix of new products and exhibitors, along with some of the big-city magic during the holidays... Read More

During a career that started with selling produce out the back of a huckster truck, Pete Machi has left an indelible mark on the industry, says Consumer Fresh Produce Inc... Read More

A smaller Honeycrisp crop provides ample opportunity for retailers to highlight high-flavor varieties such as SweeTango, Cosmic Crisp, Envy and more said the Wenatchee, Wash.-based grower, packer and distributor of tree fruit... Read More

Industry veteran Suzy Monford brings more than 25 years of experience to the specialty grocer focused on serving the Hispanic community... Read More

Bard Valley Natural Delights says medjool dates surge in popularity during the holiday season, driven by their versatility in festive recipes and traditions... Read More