Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Now nearly 7,000 Family Dollar stores accept SNAP/EBT payments on DoorDash... Read More

Agriculture expert Will Westmoreland explains how the Iran conflict has triggered surging prices for fuel, fertilizer and plastics, creating a direct economic bridge between Middle Eastern instability and rising costs in the U.S. produce aisle... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato recalls a tale of a produce clerk trickster and an opportunity too good to pass up... Read More

After mastering the chaos of the fresh perimeter, Afresh CEO Matt Schwartz is expanding the company’s AI platform to every department in the enterprise, proving if you can solve for delicate raspberries, you can solve for anything... Read More

A record-breaking March heat dome has compressed the state’s bloom, which will force growers and retailers to move major promotions up to early May... Read More

Naturipe Farms is fortifying its Value-added Fresh division through a trio of leadership appointments designed to accelerate commercial innovation and deepen retail partnerships... Read More

The Montreal-based importer of Fairtrade International-certified bananas says Hoefle has a firsthand understanding of what it takes to build and sustain successful produce programs at scale... Read More

A recent GBAO Strategies poll revealed 68% of Marylanders support a ban on electronic shelf labels, with roughly seven in 10 voters expressing concern the technology will lead to higher grocery prices and predatory surveillance pricing... Read More

Cooking essentials and seasonal favorites help retailers create destination holiday displays... Read More

This year’s promotional design will feature the South African flag and the unique growing characteristics of the country... Read More

Designed to inspire quick, easy meals as the days get longer and busier, the integrated campaign includes digital activations, in-store point-of-sale materials and an online sweepstakes... Read More

Retailers and tech analysts argue electronic shelf labels are a vital response to labor shortages and inventory waste, while labor advocates and lawmakers warn the technology acts as a vital component for predatory surveillance pricing and the elimination of middle-class grocery jobs... Read More

From high-end culinary hubs to the rolling hills of the golf course, attendees offer a guide to the best of the region outside the exhibit hall... Read More

Meet the dynamic duo reinventing the purple sweetpotato category with examples that outpace existing varieties in yields, earliness, shape, quality, packout and disease resistance... Read More

Veteran’s Farm of North Carolina, founded by a former Marine, is helping veterans rebuild purpose, community and direction through hands-on agricultural lessons... Read More

Industry leaders are set to gather in San Antonio to celebrate the biggest little show in produce and the vital trade connections driving the region forward... Read More

Owner Mike Teel has been appointed as CEO following the departure of Keith Knopf, while Raley’s has simultaneously elevated Tiffanie Burkhalter and Jen Warner to dual president roles... Read More

Jeff Tkach’s new book reveals his personal healing journey and asserts that regenerative agriculture holds the key to a healthier America... Read More

As “The Produce Aisle” column reaches a significant mark, columnist Armand Lobato has an eye on continuing to stay sharp... Read More

Mexican fast‑casual brand helps Rewards Members who have paid extra for guac elsewhere... Read More

Driscoll’s has introduced a storytelling platform providing families with four free digital children’s books that transform everyday themes like friendship and imagination into shared moments for early readers... Read More

CEO Francisco Martin-Rayo, whose Helios AI platform aggregates billions of data points to provide a real-time view of the climate and economic risks affecting commodities around the globe, says we are... Read More

AmplifiedAg CEO David Flynn is leveraging his military-honed mission of food security to provide incarcerated individuals with nutritious foods and a tangible pathway to decrease recidivism through high-demand ag-tech careers... Read More

Uber plans to integrate digital promotions across its U.S. ecosystem, allowing CPG brands to reach shoppers with targeted savings directly within the Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates apps... Read More

The Crunch Pak co-founder and industry veteran will spearhead strategic growth and innovation for the fresh produce processor following a career of high-profile category development... Read More