Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The smaller format stores are set to open in the East Village’s StuyTown development on May 14 and in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood on June 4... Read More

As a branded hydration station sponsor, Continental Fresh invites attendees to stop by, hydrate with purpose and grab a complimentary Water For All branded water bottle... Read More

Raley’s and Bashas’ divisions invited customers to nominate their local school to receive a Learning Garden, valued at $6,000... Read More

The report highlights the company’s 2024 commitment to its neighbors... Read More

The new collaboration enables Sun World licensees to enhance quality consistency, standardization and reduce rejections... Read More

The company aims to grow the organic salad category with the new campaign it calls “playful yet poignant.”.. Read More

The National Grocers Association says rising tariffs could disrupt the food supply chain much like the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when national retail chains secured priority access to scarce products while smaller, independent and regional grocers were left with empty shelves and frustrated customers... Read More

The company offers shoppers options for preparing the popular potato dish at home with oven-baked or air fryer recipes... Read More

Avocados From Mexico says the sandwich invites avocado fans to ditch the bread for avocado halves, creating an unexpectedly craveable experience... Read More

Industry veterans Dean Taylor and Josh McCallum join NatureSweet to drive operational excellence and business expansion... Read More

Marketing and public relations and well-executed retail displays helped drive sales and shopper engagement, the brand says... Read More

The company says the facility features the latest quality assurance and food safety technology, including precision temperature management and automated grading and sorting systems, designed to maintain fruit integrity and promote the long-lasting quality of avocados from Guatemala... Read More

Unispice calls the new technology “a game changer” for shipping green beans around the world... Read More

Through Feeding School Kids, public school districts have been able to support meal programs and address food insecurity from supplying backpacks with weekend food to clearing outstanding student lunch debt to building on-campus food pantries and establishing garden programs... Read More

The grocer announced two new store openings, with additional stores opening in May and by the end of the year... Read More

The grower is expanding its melon offerings with the Pure Perfection lineup to launch with three distinct varieties, available June through September... Read More

The kid-focused packaging line, which includes organic gala and fuji apples, is part of an initiative to connect with families on healthy snacking and sustainable farming... Read More

Naturipe says its growers and employees shape sustainability practices — and it pays off... Read More

The contamination was discovered after samples collected from a store in Buffalo, N.Y., were analyzed by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory, revealing the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some 200-gram packages of Enoki mushrooms... Read More

As part of the festivities, IFPA and its members offered interactive, hands-on experiences for families, including planting carrot seeds, designing custom bouquets at the IFPA “Bloom Bar” and enjoying nutritious snack-sized bags of baby carrots... Read More

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation will provide materials and supplies to help teach youth about preparing fresh snacks and meals, making a connection to healthy eating... Read More

Homegrown Organic Farms among brands recognized for excellence across all departments in 2024... Read More

After purchasing any Wish Farms berry package, registered shoppers can text a picture of their receipt for a cash rebate via Venmo (up to two per person), the grower said... Read More

Sprouts Farmers Market the first retailer to stock South Mill Champs’ mushrooms in the eco-friendly bamboo packaging... Read More

The company said it continues to monitor regulatory trends and collaborate with industry stakeholders to advocate for composting facilities and policies that support the wider use of compostable packaging... Read More