Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

“Seafood boils are trending, plus they’re the ultimate basket deepener,” said Nick Quintero,director of digital marketing for Melissa’s Produce. “It’s a communal meal meant to feed a crowd — the average ring is easily over $100. For produce managers, it’s an opportunity to increase sales and drive cross-category purchases.”

Melissa’s Produce launches Dutch Yellow Potato giveaway for Lent

The program helps retailers take advantage of the surge in seafood sales during Lent by putting fresh produce at the center of the action, the company says.

The Packer Staff

Mar 20, 2025
Produce Retail

Podcast: New innovations in produce shipping

Matthew Aronson, chief revenue officer at Verdant Technologies, shares how the company deploys 1-MCP in a new way to offer better produce to retailers and reduce the use of ice in shipping.

Christina Herrick

Mar 20, 2025
Produce Podcasts , Broccoli , Podcast , Logistics

Amazon Fresh introduces new grocery savings for Prime members. <br/>Photo courtesy of Amazon

Amazon Fresh unveils new grocery savings for Prime members

Along with the exclusive discounts, Amazon introduced a new private-label brand and enhancements to its online grocery shopping experience.

The Packer Staff

Mar 20, 2025
Produce Retail

Columnist and produce industry veteran Armand Lobato shares his insight and perspective.

Perspective from a produce trip abroad

All produce buying trips are educational, but some more memorable than others, says columnist Armand Lobato of a visit to meet grape growers and shippers in Chile.

Armand Lobato

Mar 20, 2025
PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail

Ignacio Caballero of Frutas de Chile, Yetli Camacho of Trade Commission of Peru and Sergio Lugo of Mexico Table Grapes announce launch of the "Have a Grape Day" campaign at FEMME 2025.

Newly formed Global Grape Group launches campaign to drive demand

For the first time, table grape producers around the world are uniting to drive consumption and raise awareness of the fruit’s nutritional benefits, flavor profiles and versatility, with an aim to collectively position grapes as the go-to healthful snack in the U.S. and around the globe.

Jennifer Strailey