Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Industry leaders share how well-planned displays, proprietary variety rotation and wellness messaging turn store traffic into repeat purchases... Read More

Emiliano Escobedo, executive director of the Hass Avocado Board, discusses the launch of a dedicated avocado conference set for Nov. 18-20 in San Diego... Read More

A multigenerational leadership team has partnered with the company to connect regional apple growers with growing national retail demand... Read More

As shipping costs double, food recovery groups in California and Massachusetts have adapted daily routes to deliver fresh produce amid rising demand... Read More

Marketers say retailers can capitalize on social media fibermaxxing conversations by featuring prominent fall pear displays and clear in-store nutrition signage... Read More

From stagnant prices to GLP-1 weight-loss trends, new presentation data reveals what is holding back apple consumption — and how the industry plans to respond... Read More

USDA estimates point to a 2026 apple crop down 7% year-over-year and 3% off the five-year average due to severe weather, though key producing states have opted out of early adjustments to await post-harvest counts in December... Read More

As summer market volatility forces growers to adjust harvest schedules and field acreage, industry leaders call on retailers to help share food safety facts and restore stability ahead of winter planting... Read More

Federal trade officials set an initial duty on winter strawberries from Mexico following allegations that low-priced imports have damaged domestic producers... Read More

The new consumer-facing answer engine addresses fruit selection and prep safety to reduce food waste and support category growth... Read More

The former FDA deputy commissioner urges the produce industry to address traceability gaps and farm-level water safety... Read More

The former FDA deputy commissioner urges the produce industry to address traceability gaps and farm-level water safety... Read More

Circana’s Jonna Parker warns that brands are missing out on online shoppers, viral social trends and falling behind as AI-driven commerce takes off... Read More

Agricultural leaders warn suppliers and growers remain unprepared for an Aug. 1 deadline to submit single-use plastic reduction plans for produce sold into California... Read More

From 24-hour tracebacks to longer shelf life, food safety experts explain how FSMA 204 shifts outbreak response from blanket store wipes to targeted lot containment... Read More

From buyer verification to root cause analysis, Food Safety Strategy founder Jennifer McEntire outlines an immediate action plan for produce growers... Read More

American farms defend the new federal import penalties while Canadian exporters warn of rising grocery prices and stalled industry growth... Read More

The greenhouse grower aims to connect with buyers through sensory experiences, consumer insights and a look at its organic program... Read More

An exclusive interview with Aimee Bach, FirstFruits business development manager, reveals how this new Michigan partnership targets high fuel costs and volatile market conditions to keep regional retail shelves consistently stocked... Read More

North American trade expert details how a cycle of rhetorical escalation and maximalist threats will likely push final U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiations into next year... Read More

Dante Galeazzi joins “The Packer Podcast” to share why ignoring the trade pact will trigger a damaging domino effect of soaring inflation and small harvests... Read More

The U.S. International Trade Commission upholds antidumping duties on Mexican tomato imports, sparking mixed reactions from U.S. and Texas produce groups... Read More

The award, first presented by The Packer in 1964, recognizes an individual who has shown leadership and commitment to the advancement of the apple industry... Read More

The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act aims to redefine temporary labor, providing a potential lifeline to specialty crop sectors teetering on a workforce tipping point... Read More

From long-range climate forecasting down to highway cold chains and the final checkout bar code, automation is removing human error from the fresh supply chain... Read More