Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Two 2026 Packer 25 honorees share how innovative technology, processes and materials aim to cut waste... Read More

Industry trailblazers and 2026 Packer 25 honorees Hiroki Koga and Julia Weber are combining advanced agricultural science with deep consumer connection to turn indoor-grown produce into the everyday standard... Read More

Potatoes, lettuce, onions and tomatoes are foundational staples that unlock sales of other items, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Fresh Thyme Market and Spins’ 2027 trend forecast features produce as the foundational engine of grocery retail, driven by consumer demand for cognitive health, convenience, global flavors and nutrient-dense whole foods... Read More

In Part 4 of our five-part blueprint series on building an iconic produce brand, CEO Adam Cooper reveals how consumer research, minimalist packaging design and functional innovation translate into a category-winning launch strategy... Read More

As U.S. volume passes a record 3 billion pounds, these Packer 25 changemakers are tackling supply chain friction, driving purchase frequency and building lasting demand growth... Read More

GreenFruit 2.0 takes shape with key industry hire and internal promotions... Read More

By pairing value-added convenience, rapid viral trendspotting and generational ethnic merchandising, 2026 Packer 25 honorees Bobby Chacko, Robert Schueller and Robert Veilleux are redefining how produce departments capture consumer demand and drive basket size... Read More

The 50/50 farming partnership combines Consalo’s nearly century-long farming heritage with Frutanza’s Peruvian blueberry expertise to grow premium blueberries and strengthen year-round supply... Read More

By combining operational consulting in the kitchen with targeted industry storytelling, 2026 Packer 25 honorees Ralph Salinas, Dez Forsythe and Ashley Sempowski are helping elevate the value of fresh produce across foodservice channels... Read More

EveryAisle’s rebrand and expanded AI platform empowers independent grocers to personalize shopper interactions, drive fresh produce sales and protect critical first-party data against third-party marketplaces... Read More

The federal agency says two environmental samples tested positive for cyclospora at processor and grower sites, but Taylor Fresh Foods says evidence does not conclusively show how contamination occurred... Read More

Meet three Packer 25 honorees leading the evolution of the date category through strategic scale, brand development, and consumer-focused innovation... Read More

From farm-level pioneers to retail and logistics strategists to brand visionaries, here are 25 trail-blazing leaders redefining the fresh produce supply chain... Read More

Three 2026 Packer 25 honorees detail how federal labor costs, California’s SB 54 packaging rules and USMCA cross-border logistics directly impact the operational future of the fresh produce supply chain... Read More

By replacing static employee name tags with privacy-first AI wearables, Augmodo eliminates inventory blind spots for grocers, ensuring store teams automatically catch low stock before shoppers ever encounter an empty display bin... Read More

Third-generation leader Franco Medrano shares how core values, transparent rebranding and tech adoption keep a Texas produce distributor resilient... Read More

Through targeted promotions, specialty varieties and creative cross-merchandising, grower-shippers and retailers are expanding sweetpotato consumption far beyond the holiday season... Read More

Fusion research reveals growing confidence in online produce shopping... Read More

With its new “Earth’s Most Versatile Fruit” campaign, Oasis Dates is leveraging unmatched operational scale and marketing savvy to drive the next wave of produce growth... Read More

Meet Emiliano Escobedo, president and CEO of the Hass Avocado Board and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Taylor Meadows, marketing manager for Happy Dirt, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Kristina Lorusso, vice president of retail partner services for The Giumarra Cos., and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet John Hollay, president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Hector Garza, director of industry relations for the Texas International Produce Association, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More