Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

In the U.S. Apple Association’s latest report, fresh and processing apple numbers remain higher than last year and the five-year average for holdings... Read More

Red and yellow dragon fruit and rambutan are among fruit and vegetable supplier’s new offerings... Read More

The Canadian greenhouse grower said promotional strategies around its new Sweet S’naps peppers include high-graphic displays, shipping cartons and packaging to reinforce snackability... Read More

The Organic Trade Association released the results of its consumer survey, which shows the value consumers place on the USDA Organic seal... Read More

The company says the packaging change reduces plastics use by 25% and that it hopes to roll it out for other pints by the end of the year... Read More

Liz Sertl, senior director of supply chain visibility at GS1 US, shares how companies operating in the produce industry need to prepare for FSMA 204 compliance... Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast, Jim Bair, president and CEO of the U.S. Apple Association, talks rising food prices, slowing grower returns and the current challenges to maintaining a profitable apple business... Read More

From product introductions to relationship building, exhibitors shared their recent highlights at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure trade show... Read More

What makes a good retail partnership? A panel of retailers discussed what they really want — and don't want — from vendors at GOPEX 2024. .. Read More

Alex Kalausich, produce lead for the fresh foods group at Circana, kicked off this year's Global Organic Produce Expo with a look at fresh produce trends and how those trends apply specifically to the organic market... Read More

With the USDA's Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule going into effect March 19, Organic Trade Association co-CEO Matt Dillon led a panel discussion to help attendees understand actionable items ahead of enforcement... Read More

The company says it plans to tout the health benefits of the vegetable through a marketing campaign that includes giveaways. .. Read More

Exhibitor booths echoed the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure trade show and conference's theme of "Unseen Heroes.".. Read More

For every pound of Little Smoochies mandarins purchased at North Carolina Harris Teeter locations from March 6-12, Consalo Family Farms will donate a pound of mandarin oranges to a food bank... Read More

As the potato industry eyes its role in the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans, those in the industry say marketers should focus on nutritional benefits and trends to grow interest among younger shoppers... Read More

PTF Holdings, the parent company of Pacific Trellis Fruit and a portfolio company of Arable Capital, has agreed to purchase the equity share of Los Angeles-based grower, packer and shipper Progressive Produce... Read More

The company says Luiz Beling will work with James Rogers, Apeel’s founder and outgoing CEO, to transition into the new role. Rogers will remain as founder and board member... Read More

Good fruit quality and an increase in demand helped the New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer increase orchard gate returns for the 2023-24 season... Read More

With ample supply and Earth Day nearing, the Wenatchee, Wash.-based packer, grower and distributor is offering tips on how retailers can capitalize on the growing interest in the organic category... Read More

The Ontario, Calif.-based company said Chris Dougan, former senior vice president of sales for Chiquita Brands International and Fresh Express, will be instrumental in shaping its future growth... Read More

The California-based fresh citrus cooperative is offering tools to help consumers use citrus to elevate at-home meals and providing displays to help retailers boost sales... Read More

The companies unveiled this latest iteration of the autonomous sprayer to offer growers a more sustainable spraying option... Read More

The latest monthly report from the U.S. Apple Association shows crop in holding still up year over year and above five-year average figures... Read More

The company says new additions to the sales team will help it add territories and grow in market space in the Midwest... Read More

The Hass Avocado Board's recent avocado holiday retail recap showed strong Independence Day and Labor Day sales, as customers purchased more than 2 million bagged avocados in the third quarter... Read More