Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

This annual honor shines a spotlight on nine visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration... Read More

Retailers can capitalize on 2026 AHA dietary guidance by positioning the hass avocado as a smart fat swap for consumers, leveraging peer-reviewed research to turn heart-health science into a simple, plant-based shopping solution... Read More

Avocados From Mexico is celebrating a historic 3% increase over the company’s 2023 record-breaking imports by partnering with actor Diego Boneta to launch a bold new guac collection and a Guaco Truck pop-up in New York City... Read More

While Maryland recently became the first state to pass a law regulating so-called “surveillance pricing” data, new data shows that New York voters want to completely ban the electronic shelf labels that would make such real-time price manipulation possible... Read More

After decades of supplying the culinary elite, Caputo & Guest is bypassing the traditional retail supply chain to deliver ultra-fresh, manure-free specialty mushrooms directly to the home cook’s doorstep... Read More

The 2026 grape season is defined by a shift toward high-flavor and organic heirloom varieties, supported by significant national research into vineyard resilience and a growing consumer demand for premium, “flavor-first” fruit... Read More

By training produce experts to identify and rescue fresh fruits and vegetables at their peak, Hannaford ensures that high-quality nutrition reaches local food banks and pantries instead of going to waste... Read More

By funding the transition of thousands of acres to regenerative organic agriculture, Patagonia Provisions is leveraging its unique ownership model to protect the health of its own community and help local farmers break the cycle of chemical dependency... Read More

Marking its centennial and the opening of a new headquarters, Duda is leveraging its recognition as a Florida Century Pioneer Family Farm to bridge a legacy of stewardship with future-focused innovations in sustainable ag and master-planned development... Read More

According to a 2026 food waste report, U.S. surplus food dropped by 2.2% in 2024 to 70 million tons, largely due to a nearly 950,000-ton reduction in residential waste as Americans found new ways to extend their grocery budgets... Read More

Dole is celebrating its 125th Pineapple Crowning Anniversary in 2026 with a year-long campaign of events and digital content, highlighted by the success of its award-winning, coconut-flavored Colada Royale pineapple... Read More

The expanded collaboration brings the surplus grocery app to over 100 stores across four states, offering shoppers deep discounts on fresh food while diverting waste from landfills... Read More

Industry experts emphasize that winning Cinco de Mayo 2026 requires a complete-solution approach, leveraging high-impact cross-merchandising, perfect ripeness and a strategic two-week promotional window... Read More

Eating a wide variety of fermentable fibers acts like a natural volume dial for the body’s satiety hormones, effectively triggering the same GLP-1 pathways as modern metabolic medications right from the produce aisle... Read More

Agriculture expert Will Westmoreland explains how the Iran conflict has triggered surging prices for fuel, fertilizer and plastics, creating a direct economic bridge between Middle Eastern instability and rising costs in the U.S. produce aisle... Read More

A recent GBAO Strategies poll revealed 68% of Marylanders support a ban on electronic shelf labels, with roughly seven in 10 voters expressing concern the technology will lead to higher grocery prices and predatory surveillance pricing... Read More

Retailers and tech analysts argue electronic shelf labels are a vital response to labor shortages and inventory waste, while labor advocates and lawmakers warn the technology acts as a vital component for predatory surveillance pricing and the elimination of middle-class grocery jobs... Read More

Veteran’s Farm of North Carolina, founded by a former Marine, is helping veterans rebuild purpose, community and direction through hands-on agricultural lessons... Read More

Jeff Tkach’s new book reveals his personal healing journey and asserts that regenerative agriculture holds the key to a healthier America... Read More

AmplifiedAg CEO David Flynn is leveraging his military-honed mission of food security to provide incarcerated individuals with nutritious foods and a tangible pathway to decrease recidivism through high-demand ag-tech careers... Read More

With AWG’s rollout of SmartMeals, Harps Food Stores is also deploying the AI-powered personal assistant across 150-plus locations to provide customers with instant, budget-friendly meal plans integrated directly with real-time store inventory... Read More

Jerry W. “JJ” Fleeman Jr. will depart his role as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA in June 2026 to succeed Todd Vasos as the CEO of Dollar General, effective Jan. 1, 2027... Read More

A Numerator report says the federal government’s inversion of the food pyramid has triggered a $130 billion migration of consumer capital toward the fresh perimeter, forcing the retail industry to replace the high-margin stability of the center store... Read More

By merging cutting-edge automation with sustainable hydroponics, the company says its new Flora facility transforms Mississippi into a major regional hub for year-round, high-volume lettuce production... Read More

Associated Wholesale Grocers says its Breez AI-powered shopping assistant provides a high-tech tool to increase basket sizes and compete with national retail giants through personalized, budget-conscious meal-planning... Read More