Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Here are 5 reasons to attend IFPA’s Retail Conference

The International Fresh Produce Association’s June 7-8 Retail Conference in Chicago will bring plenty of advantages to attendees, organizers say... Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 18, 2023
Produce Retail

G&R Farms unveils new packaging with Vidalia onion season

The Glennville, Ga.-based grower says the new look enhances brand and product recognition, as well as highlights “the premium essence” of its Vidalia onions. .. Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 18, 2023
Onions , Produce Retail , Packaging

Mangroves will be planted in Kenya and are vital in the fight against climate change by capturing and storing up to millions of pounds of carbon dioxide in their lifetime.

SpartanNash partners with Ecodrive to mitigate global warming

In celebration of Earth Day, SpartanNash has partnered with Ecodrive to plant 20,000 trees to mitigate global warming and support healthy ecosystems. .. Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 17, 2023
Social Responsibility , Sustainability

Everything Caesar is one of the five flavor varieties recently added to the Dole Chopped Salad Kit product line. Other new flavors include Roadhouse BBQ, Chophouse Crunch, Hibachi Miso and Cr

Dole adds 5 flavor varieties to Chopped Salad Kit line

The new kits — Roadhouse BBQ, Chophouse Crunch, Hibachi Miso, Everything Caesar and Crunchy Taco — were expected to be on supermarket shelves nationally by mid-April... Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 17, 2023
PMG Produce Products , Produce Products

Medjool date grower Natural Delights has focused on consumer education in recent months to amplify its presence in Canadian markets.

Baking influencer helps Natural Delights reinvigorate Canadian marketing

The medjool date grower has focused on consumer education in recent months to amplify its presence in Canadian markets... Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 14, 2023
Produce Marketing , PMG Produce Products , Nuts , Dates & Dried Fruit , Arizona

Albertsons Cos. has launched a unique collaboration with Apple to bring activity data from Apple Watch and iPhone to its Sincerely Health digital health and wellness platform.

Albertsons Cos. poised to promote produce consumption through Apple Watch integration

The program, using Apple Watch and iPhone, is designed to inspire well-being and rewards customers for staying active and eating healthfully with points redeemable for grocery coupons and discounts... Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 14, 2023
Nutrition

Cincinnati-based flexible packaging company was recognized for its flexible and fiber packaging created for restaurant chain, Pret A Manger.

ProAmpac receives product innovation award

The Foodservice Packaging Association recently honored Cincinnati-based ProAmpac for its RecycAll product line... Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 12, 2023
Packaging , Sustainability , PMG Foodservice Insight , Awards

The U.S. online grocery market in March posted $8 billion in total sales, down 7.6% compared to last year, according to the monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded

Online grocery sales decline in face of consumers’ rising cost concerns

As food costs continue to rise, consumers are tightening their belts and forgoing convenience in favor of savings — especially when it comes to online delivery and pickup, a new survey finds... Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 11, 2023
Produce Retail

The Kroger Co. is sharing a variety of produce-filled menu ideas for less than $20 each.

Kroger curates produce-filled, affordable meals for spring

In anticipation of springtime food cravings and knowing that shoppers want to save on their food bills, The Kroger Co. is sharing a variety of produce-filled menu ideas for less than $20 each... Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 10, 2023
Produce Retail

The Organic Produce Summit 2023 is set to take place July 12-13 in Monterey, Calif.

OPS session to focus on how plant-based diets are fueling professional athletes

Organic Produce Summit 2023 has announced a new education session that looks at how world-class athletes are switching to plant-based diets to improve health and athletic performance. .. Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 05, 2023
Organics

Wonderful Pistachios’ Sea Salt & Pepper No Shells will be available in 2.25-ounce, 5.5-ounce, 11-ounce and 22-ounce bags throughout the U.S. and Canada. It will also be available as part of a

Wonderful Pistachios Sea Salt & Pepper flavor is coming out of its shell

The brand is adding a flavor already popular with its in-shell variety to its No Shells lineup... Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 03, 2023
Nuts , Dates & Dried Fruit , Produce Products

The “It’s Chiquita o’clock” campaign prompts consumers to eat bananas at all times of the day.

The best time to eat bananas? ‘It’s Chiquita O’clock’ campaign offers all-day ideas

The limited-edition Blue Sticker series is complete with scannable stickers that highlight ways the bananas can be consumed at all times of the day... Read More

The Packer Staff

Mar 30, 2023
Bananas , Produce Retail

Share-ify adds Shannon Shuman as senior vice president

Shuman will be leading business development initiatives to maximize the growth potential for the Share-ify platform. The company offers solutions for corporate compliance, food safety and quality assurance... Read More

The Packer Staff

Mar 28, 2023
People , Food Safety

IFPA to launch women’s mentoring program

The International Fresh Produce Association is set to kick off a women’s mentoring program at its Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference, April 16-18, Orlando, Fla. .. Read More

The Packer Staff