Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Grower storytelling, expanded choice and stronger retailer partnerships can help turn organic’s momentum into long-term category growth... Read More

Maria Howarth and Kyle Palmer will work directly with retail, foodservice and wholesale partners to drive collaboration and promote the use of shelf-life extension technology... Read More

The carrot snack packs, which will launch in phases through August 2027 will feature characters from Paw Patrol, Bluey, Frozen and Shrek to capture children’s attention and spark parent purchases... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association points to next steps in detection and traceability... Read More

The grocer’s deli sales rose significantly after production planning moved off paper and onto Afresh’s AI platform, and the grocer is now expanding that platform across produce, deli, meat and bakery... Read More

The global fruit breeding and genetics company has named Fiachra Moloney to the newly created role of director of growth and market development, while fresh produce industry veteran Jennifer Sanchez joins as chief marketing officer... Read More

The voluntary recall of size 9 mangoes from Panorama Produce is due to a potential salmonella contamination... Read More

AFP has teamed with the Indianapolis Colts and Meijer for a football-season partnership celebrating avocados as the ultimate superfood and guacamole as football’s No. 1 snack... Read More

The veteran food industry executive brings decades of leadership in distribution and enterprise growth... Read More

The grades and standards for U.S. mushrooms will take effect on Sept. 24... Read More

Specialty produce drives late-summer sales while transitioning retail displays seamlessly into autumn... Read More

Jerry LeClair, a 40-year industry veteran who joined the regional retailer in 2019 and served as chief operating officer, has officially stepped into the top leadership role after filling the position on an interim basis since February... Read More

Coborn’s, Cash Wise and Marketplace Foods completed their annual Produce for Kids campaign to donate $6,000 to local Boys & Girls Clubs, pushing the multiyear total to $25,000... Read More

By establishing a new proprietary farm and tripling its local blackberry footprint, Berry Fresh says it is extending its summer harvest window and enhancing domestic retail consistency with superior fruit varieties... Read More

The retail collaboration leverages the immense popularity of the family-favorite brand to boost healthy fruit consumption among kids and offer store owners a distinctive merchandising tool... Read More

Revised criteria and new action-plan tools go live ahead of a September dashboard reset for retail buyers... Read More

The funding addresses critical local needs as new data reveals nearly 1 in 5 children in Collier County lives in a food-insecure household... Read More

Early reports from the field point to strong quality across both onion and potato crops with harvest expected to continue through October, says the Idaho Falls, Idaho-based grower-shipper... Read More

By partnering with nonprofits ReFED and World Wildlife Fund alongside major industry peers, the distributor aims to build on its 85% diversion rate through shared best practices, enhanced food recovery and improved operational efficiency... Read More

The FDA says the jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distribution have been removed from the marketplace and there is no risk to consumers... Read More

Practical nutrition guidance, family-friendly meal inspiration and support for nutrition education come together in Healthy Family Project’s annual Back-to-School campaign. .. Read More

Ahead of the new school year, Wonderful Halos has partnered with Blippi on a national campaign, live events and a contest to make healthy snacking fun for families... Read More

Driven by shifting consumer demand for convenient, nutrient-dense meal options, Monterey Mushrooms has launched a year-round lineup of stuffed baby bella mushrooms in four distinct flavors... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association has submitted recommendations to CDC urging federal investigators to expand cyclospora outbreak investigations beyond food to include water and other environmental exposure pathways... Read More

DeGiglio will oversee commercial strategy with a focus on accelerating revenue growth, expanding strategic partnerships and developing new growth initiatives... Read More