Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Through customized training at its Dallas facility, Avocados From Mexico is helping operators master fresh avocado handling while driving menu innovation... Read More

Managing Director for Americas Ignacio Caballero talks taking on processed snacks, launching in-store tastings, and navigating early-season weather as Chilean cherry season takes off... Read More

By leveraging Chilean breeding innovations and a multi-region sourcing strategy, Naturipe Farms ensures a resilient, year-round supply of premium berries and avocados for North American retailers... Read More

Legal expert Christopher “Smitty” Smith warns that state pauses won’t stall packaging mandates — and ignoring compliance now may turn four-figure audits into eight-figure penalties... Read More

The country singer and registered dietitian have partnered with Fresh Express to show how new, restaurant-inspired salad kits can turn quick weeknight meals into flavorful, nutrient-packed dining experiences... Read More

From strategic retail partnerships to high-flavor innovations, suppliers at the Global Produce and Floral Show delivered actionable solutions to help buyers navigate market consolidation and drive category growth... Read More

To address oversupply and drive category growth, Divine Flavor leverages high-flavor varieties and a multi-region supply chain to deliver consistently premium table grapes year-round... Read More

Through omnichannel promotions, regional college tours and a Big Game partnership with Julian Edelman, AFM is giving produce retailers a play-by-play strategy to boost basket spend and drive volume all season long... Read More

In partnership with the American Cancer Society, the global banana brand replaces its iconic blue sticker with pink throughout October while bringing its ambassador to life for the first time... Read More

The brands are launching a new line of premium packaged salads aimed at rebuilding consumer trust, generating excitement and bringing shoppers back to the produce aisle... Read More

At the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show, CEO Cathy Burns delivers a resilient vision for navigating market volatility, advancing traceability and driving fresh produce consumption worldwide... Read More

Chief Commercial Officer Frank Burkhardt calls for a shift toward shared investment across the value chain as rising production and sustainability costs squeeze grower margins... Read More

Industry trailblazers and 2026 Packer 25 honorees Hiroki Koga and Julia Weber are combining advanced agricultural science with deep consumer connection to turn indoor-grown produce into the everyday standard... Read More

In Part 4 of our five-part blueprint series on building an iconic produce brand, CEO Adam Cooper reveals how consumer research, minimalist packaging design and functional innovation translate into a category-winning launch strategy... Read More

As U.S. volume passes a record 3 billion pounds, these Packer 25 changemakers are tackling supply chain friction, driving purchase frequency and building lasting demand growth... Read More

Meet three Packer 25 honorees leading the evolution of the date category through strategic scale, brand development, and consumer-focused innovation... Read More

From farm-level pioneers to retail and logistics strategists to brand visionaries, here are 25 trail-blazing leaders redefining the fresh produce supply chain... Read More

With its new “Earth’s Most Versatile Fruit” campaign, Oasis Dates is leveraging unmatched operational scale and marketing savvy to drive the next wave of produce growth... Read More

Meet Emiliano Escobedo, president and CEO of the Hass Avocado Board and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

The new social-first “Tommalier” campaign invites consumers to sample guided tomato flights and earn a commemorative certification throughout National Tomato Month... Read More

As combined supply from key regions surges over 40% in the U.S. while consumption lags, a newly launched report from the Global Grape Group urges the industry to pivot from competing for market share to collectively driving global category growth... Read More

Newly appointed CCO Natalie Barber Halpern breaks down how the greenhouse leader is leveraging momentum, new leadership and strategic partnerships to expand its retail footprint... Read More

The Goleta, Calif.-based food-tech pioneer overhauled its business model, cut supplier costs 90% and leveraged AI-driven intelligence to reenter the U.S. produce market stronger than ever... Read More

With the acquisition of Phoenix-based Farm Fresh, Lipman Family Farms doubles down on its Western expansion, bolstering its value-added processing footprint and supply chain resilience to serve rising retail and foodservice demand nationwide... Read More

Sustainability Insights 2026 finds that as reliance on consumer price premiums fades, growers and retailers are turning to operational sustainability to defend margins, build climate resilience and survive rising supply chain costs... Read More