Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

As busy shoppers seek to eat healthy, retail foodservice providers find unique ways to incorporate fresh produce into offerings... Read More

Delbert Bland, founder of Glennville, Ga.-based Bland Farms and recent inductee into the Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame, sits down with Christina Herrick, produce editor for The Packer, to share his favorite way to eat Vidalia onions, the importance of a federal marketing order and more... Read More

Eye-catching displays, food demos and customized print advertising are designed to highlight the flavor profile of candy grapes... Read More

The facility is the second high-tech perishable distribution center in Lancaster, Texas, and will employ more than 500 full-time workers... Read More

Jeff Smutny joins the institute as its new executive director, bringing experience in marketing and regulatory affairs in the agriculture industry... Read More

Convenience is still king, say retailers, with the caveat of delivering exceptional value through freshness... Read More

Owned by Four Star Fruit, a producer and marketer of table grapes, the companies say this partnership will help expand the Predictable Commerce Programs for more growers... Read More

Following an announcement in April, the companies officially list which stores will be sold as part of the retailers' proposed merger... Read More

Following an announcement in April, the companies officially list which stores will be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers as part of the retailers' proposed merger... Read More

San Francisco-based GrubMarket said the addition will help it grow in Texas and the Southwest... Read More

The FDA reports that one strain of salmonella was detected in untreated canal water used by a Florida cucumber grower... Read More

New York-based Gotham Greens adds to its Chicago and Providence, R.I., facilities and adds new salad kits and mixes... Read More

The Soledad, Calif.-based company and home of Josie's Organics will spotlight two new products and host a field tour during the Organic Produce Summit... Read More

The revamped look is part of the company’s rebranding efforts, which celebrates its 100-year anniversary... Read More

Standards organization reflects on the 50th anniversary of the first UPC scan and looks to the future of scanning and data in retail... Read More

The retailer honored more than 14,600 students nationwide for work to fight hunger and waste... Read More

This is the first national grocery retailer to offer delivery from nearly 1,800 stores as part of Grubhub’s Marketplace... Read More

The retailer says it will leverage Agritask’s remote sensing and data analytics to make more informed decisions on sourcing cherries and blackberries... Read More

Jeffrey Cree, director of supply chain data ops and standards for ADUSA Procurement, and Andrew Kennedy, principal traceability adviser for New Era Partners, discussed a plan for FSMA 2024 at GS1 US’s annual conference... Read More

With the theme of “Comin’ in Hot” the organization’s inaugural display contest sought to increase demand and interest in Florida sweet corn. .. Read More

The grower, packer and shipper of tree fruit said retailers can expect a good promotable volume of organic dark sweet cherries... Read More

The Nogales, Ariz.-based grape grower and shipper says it has extended its year-round production through a partnership with Bakersfield, Calif.-based Niabell Farms... Read More

The San Francisco-based GrubMarket says this move broadens the functionality of GrubAssist, WholesaleWare and other products in its portfolio... Read More

Found on packaging for kiwifruit, bell peppers and citrus, the social impact program’s reach now spans to retailers including Southeastern Grocers/Winn-Dixie, Sam’s Club, Walmart and more... Read More

The Albertsons Cos. banner says it decreased food waste and increased donations in three months after using Divert’s solutions to streamline its operations... Read More