Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The Ontario, Calif.-based Hispanic food retailer has expanded its rewards program to its El Rancho Supermercado banner, a grocer with 29 stores across Texas and Kansas... Read More

The independent grocery company's strategic acquisition of other family-owned, like-minded businesses may be the key to it realizing its goal of “changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time.”.. Read More

Held July 10-11 at the Monterey Convention Center, this year's Organic Produce Summit brought together key players in organic produce ready to talk new products, sustainable packaging and eating experience... Read More

What do consumers crave most on their dinner plates? Simplicity with a side of affordability, finds the “2024 Consumer Curiosity Report,” an analysis of consumers nationwide most likely to set the next food trends... Read More

Apeel Sciences' core technology is a plant-based protection or coating made from ingredients found in fruits and vegetables that, when applied to fresh produce, can extend shelf life and reduce spoilage... Read More

The Cincinnati-based grocer says it’s helping families celebrate Independence Day with $15 grilling recipes and ideas for get-togethers this July 4... Read More

AFP has reprised its multitactical and multifaceted lifestyle campaign again this year, but with a host of new activations strategically designed to reach the most diverse audience of existing and new avocado consumers... Read More

Tops Friendly Markets says it has completed the transition of five New York stores it acquired in April from Supermarket Management Inc., a longtime franchise partner. .. Read More

Designed to support the company's commitment to innovation, collaboration and community engagement, the new office spans 51,350 square feet on three floors of office space... Read More

Based on findings from its midseason grower and packer crop survey, the California Avocado Commission is eyeing a robust crop this year, with estimated volume to exceed 250 million pounds... Read More

Inviting shoppers to “Taste the Crisp,” Sun World has collaborated with the grocer on an omnichannel marketing and sampling campaign of Autumncrisp brand table grapes at all Giant Eagle and Market District locations... Read More

The study primarily aimed to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a 10-week fruit and vegetable dietary intervention in primary school and the measurement of mental and cognitive health outcomes... Read More

Sustainable Produce Summit 2024 is a wrap, as are this year’s Best of SPS Marketing Awards. Check out this year's Best in Packaging, Best in Website, Best in Social Media and Best in B2C Messaging award winners... Read More

Whether it was new products and packaging, enterprise solutions, regional resources or tried and true produce industry supplies, West Coast Produce Expo 2024 had something for everyone... Read More

Albertsons Cos., with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, is celebrating 10 years and $297 million raised for its Nourishing Neighbors charitable program dedicated to fighting hunger... Read More

From new products to new promotions, exhibitors at WCPE enthusiastically connected with customers and potential customers to share the latest fresh produce innovations at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa... Read More

SPS and West Coast Produce Expo 2024 offered three dynamic days of education and inspiration, golf, pickleball, farm tours, endless networking opportunities and an expo floor that featured nearly 200 exhibitors. .. Read More

The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2024 survey found that more than three-quarters of consumers place at least some priority on sustainability in their buying decisions, with 30% placing primary priority on it.  .. Read More

The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors eight industry leaders — including Full Harvest founder and CEO Christine Moseley — playing pivotal roles in their own organizations and the fresh produce industry... Read More

The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2024 shows 74% of surveyed retailers called sustainability a primary or secondary priority for their businesses — and retailers are also doing more to be sustainable. .. Read More

Sustainability is an important concern for the majority of consumers, retailers and growers, finds The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2024 survey... Read More

The Packer’s Sustainable Produce Summit is once again co-located with West Coast Produce Expo, set to provide the fresh produce industry three days rich in educational and networking opportunities, May 30 to June 1... Read More

The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors eight industry leaders — including Happy Dirt co-founder and CEO Sandi Kronick — playing pivotal roles in their own organizations and the fresh produce industry... Read More

The Envy apple and brand retailers and consumers enjoy today was years in the making, say Louise Beard, director of Forward Insight and Strategy, and Cecilia Flores Paez, T&G Global’s head of marketing in North America... Read More

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association offered a retail tour that included a visit to Loblaws City Market in downtown Vancouver, where co-owner Dave Sherwood led a group through the 41,000-square-foot store... Read More