Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

From optical gas analyzers to predictive data modeling, new ripening technologies are adding shelf life and reducing shrink for major retailers... Read More

After weathering a volatile winter, this year’s Vidalia onion crop has proven its hardiness through expert field management and innovative technology, ensuring that Georgia’s officially protected sweet onions will be ready for arrival... Read More

In recognition of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, Elyse Lipman discusses the essential, often-unseen role women play in agriculture and how their leadership is vital to the industry’s future... Read More

UnitedAg’s Education Foundation has awarded 40 students across California and Arizona, bringing the program’s lifetime total to over $2 million invested in the next generation of agricultural leaders... Read More

The company plans to double its United Kingdom footprint by adding stores across various London neighborhoods, introducing its smaller Daily Shop format to the international market... Read More

To commemorate the International Year of the Woman Farmer, the commission is highlighting these contributions of these California growers... Read More

By integrating high-yield Flex Farms directly into classrooms, Fork Farms is turning schools into localized food hubs that improve student nutrition, foster intergenerational healthy eating habits and create a sustainable pipeline for the future agricultural workforce... Read More

General Manager Justin McGregor explains how a fair trade partnership with Equifruit is trading customers up and proving that storytelling sells in the produce aisle... Read More

The company is shuttering underperforming locations and launching a business optimization plan to stabilize its finances after noncash impairment charges led to a $218.2 million quarterly net loss... Read More

The produce grower distinguished itself as the only fresh-food company on a list dominated by major packaged goods, signaling a significant shift in Canadian consumer preference toward high-quality, nonprocessed options... Read More

The company has appointed José Manuel Madero Garza to its board of directors to help guide the company’s strategic growth and international expansion... Read More

By leveraging direct-to-consumer data and modern branding tactics, Yes! Apples’ redesign looks to compete for “share of stomach” against high-energy snacking and beverage categories... Read More

Programs that spark curiosity about fruits and vegetables, whether classroom tastings to space-bound tomato seeds, show how early exposure can shape children’s willingness to try more plants... Read More

Driven by a convenience economy, the fresh produce industry is pivoting toward high-velocity, value-added products that eliminate prep time while delivering restaurant-quality experiences... Read More

According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 45,244 women producers operate across the state, managing 11.5 million acres of farms and ranches that contribute $22.2 billion in agricultural sales... Read More

The new purpose-driven banana brand from Fyffes empowers women in agriculture through its Partnership for Good, an initiative providing business training and economic autonomy to rural communities in Costa Rica... Read More

Chief Operating Officer Jerry LeClair will step in as interim CEO to lead the regional grocer’s 200-plus locations... Read More

The packaging, which debuts on The Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine, reduces plastic usage while maintaining freshness... Read More

Industry leaders gathered in Orlando, Fla., to discuss expanding carrot programs, the rise of jumbo berries and navigating unpredictable climate patterns for the 2026 season... Read More

Retailers are capitalizing on the return of California’s premium tangerine program to maintain category momentum from March through May... Read More

According to PRS In Vivo Sensory Room lab research, frustration-free packaging is more than just a nice perk because it gives a competitive edge to brands that support neurodivergent shoppers, making life easier for all shoppers as a result... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato concludes his series on produce management tools, highlighting the importance of sanitation, technology and cross-department collaboration... Read More

Exhibitors at the SEPC event are leveraging nutrition-focused marketing and expert-led education to revitalize the vegetable category... Read More

New research shows produce maintaining volume strength in a tighter food economy, even as GLP-1 usage, declining calorie intake and generational differences reshape how consumers define and shop for health... Read More

The company is expanding its “food as medicine” initiatives, using Project DASH and SNAP/EBT integration to deliver groceries and fresh produce to families and food-desert residents... Read More