USDA says it will provide $1 billion in assistance for specialty crops, sugar and commodities not covered through the previously announced Farmer Bridge Assistance program, but with $500 million in losses to just russet potatoes alone, the figure falls well short of the full funding needed... Read More
The Packer sat down with the International Fresh Produce Association team to learn how the organization supports its members locally and connects them globally — all with the aim of increasing fresh produce consumption... Read More
Fresh Del Monte recently showed retailers how an AI-powered robot can help inspire produce gift-giving for the holiday as well as every day, based on trials at three Chicago-area Jewel stores... Read More
At Fruit Logistica 2026, fruit breeding companies brought next-level innovation, including Bloom Fresh, which showcased its new Boombites Red Berry Grapes, the result of natural breeding that combines characteristics of the world’s best table grapes with traditional red-flesh winegrapes... Read More
Last year, tariffs threatened to disrupt a growth trajectory for fair trade produce, but 2025 was still a win, says Rob Desson, senior business partnerships manager for fresh produce at Fairtrade America... Read More
Competition was fierce at Fruit Logistica 2026 last week, where 10 companies competed for the coveted Innovation Awards in the fresh produce and technology categories... Read More
At Fruit Logistica 2026, Yelloway, Chiquita’s innovation partnership with KeyGene, announced what it says is a major breakthrough in future-proofing the banana industry: the completion of a banana pan-genome that accelerates breeding of disease‑resistant, climate‑resilient banana varieties... Read More
As generative AI continues to reshape how information is created, distributed and consumed, protecting your personal and business brand reputation has never been more important, says Pete Wilson, partner, head of digital reputation EMEA FleishmanHillard... Read More
For Equifruit, which is marking 20 years in the fair trade banana business this year, the April 5 baseline tariff of 10% the Trump administration imposed on nearly all countries slowed the momentum it had been building in the category for two decades... Read More
The Traverse City, Mich.-based cooperative of 30 grower-owners around the world has rebranded in what it calls a “transformative move” to underscore the importance of its farmers... Read More
The Hass Avocado Board and Farm Journal, The Packer’s parent company, are launching a first-of-its-kind international event that seeks to gather every segment of the U.S. avocado supply chain with the aim of driving continued growth. .. Read More
The Packer recently connected with Danny Dumas, senior vice president of sales, marketing and product management for Fresh Del Monte, to learn how the Florida-based company sees the new food pyramid influencing the fresh produce department at retail and what the company’s pending acquisition of Del Monte assets means for its future. .. Read More
The seed and technology company’s global R&D head for vegetable seeds shares how Syngenta aims to bring a new breed of flavorful melons and more to retail... Read More
Economic losses to specialty crops last year were on a level that can put farming operations out of business, with the American Farm Bureau Federation estimating billions in losses to almonds, apples, lettuce, potatoes, strawberries and blueberries alone... Read More
From the surprising new power shopper to engaging Gen Z and millennials to redefining value in the produce department, The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2026 is packed with data and insights to help drive fruit and vegetable sales — starting with these seven opportunities... Read More
From mushrooms to Persian limes to murasaki sweetpotatoes to microgreens and more, exhibitors at East Coast Produce Expo 2026 showcased some of the hottest trends in produce... Read More
East Coast Produce Expo exhibitors showcased plenty of innovative products for retailers, foodservice professionals and consumers... Read More
The Packer’s annual consumer survey takes a deep dive into commodities, exploring shopper habits, preferences and more to offer actionable insights that grow businesses... Read More
“We’re seeing the next generations, the millennials and Gen Z, looking for that authentic flavor and they’re unwilling to compromise on lesser ingredients in their products,” says Insignia International CEO Jason Parasco... Read More
While the roots of this must-attend produce event stem from GOPEX, the inaugural ECPE promises to be a true complement to The Packer’s and Farm Journal’s West Coast Produce Expo... Read More
More from the dynamic expo floor at the recent NYPS at New York City’s Javits Center... Read More
Packaging has become as important to the fresh produce industry as water, or at least next in line behind water, says Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly... Read More
From a new greenhouse tomato grower aiming to be different to an organic apple update, hot produce topics were the talk of the town in the Big Apple... Read More
FullTilt Marketing says broccolini has rapidly moved from a specialty item to a mainstream favorite, pointing to data that reveals it is gaining disproportionate traction... Read More
NYPS featured an array of innovation aimed at the coveted younger produce shopper, as well as vibrant commodity campaigns, labor-saving solutions for retail and foodservice, and much more... Read More
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