Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

More than 700 racers and spectators are expected to toe the line Oct. 17 at the largest fundraiser for the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foundation for Fresh Produce... Read More

While Honeycrisp volumes rebound, apple marketers say this year’s crop will offer solid bagged and organic promotions... Read More

With the CDC reducing the number of foodborne pathogens it actively tracks from eight to two, Frank Yiannas, former FDA deputy commissioner, says there’s a lot at risk... Read More

Frank Yiannas shares the risks in postponing FSMA 204 enforcement, the need for traceability throughout the fresh produce food system and more... Read More

The Chelsea, Mass.-based brand plans in-store promotions and community events to mark this milestone while continuing its pledge to give back to the community... Read More

Almond prices dropped by about 50 cents a pound after USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released an objective estimate of 3 billion pounds... Read More

Following a lighter crop in 2024, pear volume looks strong going into fall... Read More

The Packer asked these groups what sustainability means to them as part of its Sustainability Insights 2025 report, and while the results seem similar, the underlying motivation is different... Read More

While the overall crop size of 278.5 million bushels is about 3.6% above the five-year average, growers have an opportunity to pick and pack the best of the crop at harvest... Read More

Going on for nearly 19 years, The FruitGuys have offered a fundraiser box that promotes the gravenstein apple while giving back directly to the growers... Read More

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