Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Growers in the state continue to convert acres to organic to meet demand and debut a new variety this season, too... Read More

Angela Fernandez, senior vice president of market development at GS1 US, discusses what businesses and organizations should keep in mind about the 30-month extension for enforcement and compliance... Read More

Apple marketers say this season looks to deliver a great eating experience with ample volume this year... Read More

The vice president of global marketing and communications at the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, shares how he aims to highlight blueberries’ true differentiators and merge health messaging with emotion to fuel consumers’ future blueberry purchases... Read More

Marketers are optimistic about current projections in the field and opportunities at retail... Read More

Apple marketers say this early-season variety is prime to take center stage during back-to-school and fall apple promotions... Read More

With time continuing to be a premium for consumers, garlic marketers say they see rising interest in garlic convenience products as well as organics... Read More

Karniel, Giumarra families form global grape breeding program with innovation, global growth at heart... Read More

Specialty crops play a huge role in the economy of New York, though companies say there is much more that helps the state stand out... Read More

Robert Guenther, executive vice president for the Florida Tomato Exchange, sat down with The Packer to share why the agreement hurts American tomato growers... Read More

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