Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

New sustainability hires at Stemilt Growers, Topline Farms and CMI Orchards share their take on the future of sustainability and the critical role retailers play... Read More

Good weather has brought good volume, which means ample opportunity for strong sales this season, a Honeybear Brands excecutive said... Read More

Season starts, transitions and new crops coming on line were all some of the highlights of these booth visits at the West Coast Produce Expo... Read More

Conversations on the trade show floor included new product offerings and providing more awareness of an exhibitor’s portfolio... Read More

Exhibitors at the West Cost Produce Expo offered new products and company introductions at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa... Read More

Attendees soaked up the breathtaking views from the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa while basking in good vibes and great produce... Read More

Attendees got a chance to see living herb, organic melon and citrus production during the half-day field tour... Read More

Marketers see strong demand for greenhouse-grown produce as consumers seek sustainably grown healthy snacks... Read More

With the USDA canceling $1 billion in funding for food banks and schools to purchase local food, food banks and pantries face growing need with less resources... Read More

After a catastrophic freeze decimated the 2024 crop, growers in the province are eyeing a fruitful season... Read More

Good growing conditions this spring have set up an almost perfect cherry crop in the Pacific Northwest, marketers say... Read More

Anthony Serafino, president of Exp Group, shared with The Packer about how his family’s business is navigating trade turbulence, as well as potential effects in the future... Read More

Almost 2,800 attendees gathered in Houston to celebrate everything fresh produce during the event’s 10-year milestone... Read More

Marking a 100-year milestone, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual convention and trade show brought fresh connections and fresh produce to the forefront... Read More

The Packer and the Texas International Produce Association honored a fresh produce advocate during the Viva Fresh Expo held April 10-12 in Houston... Read More

In Bloom, a Texas International Produce Association organization for women in produce, recognized its inaugural award winners with a morning of networking and activities at the Viva Fresh Expo in Houston... Read More

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association marked its 100th anniversary during its annual trade show and convention held in Montreal... Read More

The event, which highlights the role of the Tex-Mex corridor as a key trade route and production hub for fresh produce, celebrated its 10th anniversary this year... Read More

Marketers say retailers should consider cross-promoting the versatile citrus to build demand during peak season... Read More

Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, shares what consumers might see in the fresh produce department... Read More

John Ross, IGA CEO, shares his company's strategy to transition to 2D bar codes and the benefits the bar codes hold for the fresh produce industry... Read More

Food Bank for New York City President and CEO Leslie Gordon says the more than $1 billion USDA cuts will be a huge loss, as food banks will spend less to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms... Read More

Marketers say retailers should consider cross-promoting the versatile citrus to build demand during peak season... Read More

Gaétan Bono Fruits et Légumes has integrated iceless broccoli shipments to help drive shelf life, safety and supply chain simplicity... Read More

While more time before implementation can help companies ready for the new food safety rules, some worry that businesses will wait until closer to the 30-month extension deadline to prepare... Read More