Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Angelcots consistently sell out before the season begins, and Frieda’s says this year was no exception. Here’s how to get them in stores next year... Read More

New products, more roasting events and an assortment of Hatch favorites help retailers make the most of the season... Read More

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and city officials have unveiled a $70 million initiative to open five municipal grocery stores — offering a predictable 30% discount on everyday essentials, including fresh produce, meat and pantry staples, to save New Yorkers an estimated $1,000 annually... Read More

The organization’s “First Taste of Joy” campaign features an adorable baby judging panel to showcase fresh mango as a nutrient-rich, easy-to-introduce first food that can become a lifelong family favorite... Read More

D’Arrigo became the face of the brand at age 3 and served as a strong advocate for the fresh produce industry... Read More

The grocery chain says it has promoted Carol Barsotti, Natalie Slater and Levi Wingo to drive operational excellence, unify marketing efforts and accelerate growth across its grocery brands... Read More

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has appointed industry veteran, who will succeed the retiring Gary Koch... Read More

Customers raised $769,300 for local food banks during the company’s annual Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack scanning campaign... Read More

Driven by targeted influencer partnerships, recipe showcases and multichannel advertising, the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board’s marketing efforts generated millions of impressions to connect modern shoppers with local growers and boost retail engagement... Read More

De Martino, formerly a senior vice president and chief people officer for McDonald’s Corp., is set to succeed the retiring Tim Massa in September... Read More

The campaign debuts a first-of-its-kind four-day national livestream marathon featuring independent operators to raise awareness and drive donations for communities facing food insecurity... Read More

The western Canadian fresh produce distributor will operate as a subsidiary of Courchesne Larose Group under its own brand name... Read More

Mayda Sotomayor transitions to board and advisory role following year-long co-leadership period... Read More

The Romulus facility is strategically located within a 500-mile radius of nearly half the U.S. and Canadian populations, helping streamline logistics, reduce transit times and support faster, more reliable delivery across key markets, the company says... Read More

Kroger has entered into a definitive $1.65 billion agreement to acquire regional grocer Giant Eagle, expanding its retail footprint across five states with a transaction expected to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals... Read More

Creekside Organics is kicking off its 2026 California grape season under the Fruit World brand, featuring premium, flavorful organic Thomcord and Kyoho varieties packaged in new, sustainable and durable cardboard punnets... Read More

Following a successful three-year pilot of its Kind Almond Acres Initiative, Kind demonstrates regenerative agriculture can be a scalable business model while delivering measurable on-farm improvements... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association and The Foundation for Fresh Produce have launched “Fruits & Vegetables: All Day, Every Day,” a campaign aimed at closing the gap between knowing produce matters and actually eating more of it... Read More

The organization says this import program complements domestic citrus production and maintains category continuity throughout the season... Read More

The company says this new variety offers more firmness, flavor and color than the original... Read More

From patriotic packaging to star-spangled sweepstakes, fresh produce brands are rolling out limited-edition summer features to celebrate the nation’s milestone birthday... Read More

The company says it will be the first to market with Australian cara cara and navel oranges to the U.S... Read More

Burns joins JOH from Gutsy Inc., where he most recently served as senior vice president of sales, bringing a quarter-century of CPG experience spanning beverage and produce sectors across multiple retail channels... Read More

The Midwest retailer says it remains committed to an inspired team member experience... Read More

Fresh produce shone in this year’s Good Housekeeping Snack Awards, with value-added agriculture innovations and fresh-forward products securing major wins by merging nutrient density with modern consumer convenience... Read More