Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The company plans to preview a new campaign and merchandising at booth No. 825 during the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show... Read More

Gary Narducci will join as a sourcing expert for the vertically integrated grower, produce broker and logistics partner... Read More

Olivia’s Organics’ new offerings include organic green leaf and organic red and green leaf products grown in the Northeast... Read More

The company says the hiring of Bruno Giribaldi and Tom Tobin supports its move to scale domestic production while increasing capacity for international sourcing... Read More

The company has reached an agreement to purchase Everett Foodliner and Saxton Market from the Appleby family, with plans to remodel and reopen both locations under the Giant or Martin’s banner later this year... Read More

Sprouts has named Don Clark as chief merchandising officer and created a new chief customer officer role for Amanda Rassi... Read More

The company promotes Sebastian Carmona and Kristina Lorusso to vice president roles, focusing on international development and retail partner services... Read More

Christian Bengard, a third-generation family member, brings more than six years of produce sales experience from Well-Pict/Gem-Pack, along with years of exposure within the fresh produce industry... Read More

Target has named Cara Sylvester as chief merchandising officer and Lisa Roath as chief operating officer, part of an overhaul aimed at streamlining operations... Read More

Organic fair trade bananas will be available in Save-On-Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Urban Fare, Buy-Low Foods, Quality Foods and Nesters Market... Read More

Greg Foran brings four decades of global operational expertise to sharpen Kroger’s digital edge and store-level execution... Read More

Backed by double-digit growth and a feature on MarthaStewart.com, Frieda’s Branded Produce says its winter citrus program helps retailers convert health-conscious shoppers into loyal category buyers... Read More

Melissa’s Produce says it is providing retailers with customizable product mixes and marketing tools to engage both core Asian shoppers and curious mainstream consumers... Read More

An emphasis on the company’s dedication to providing nutrition education is among the report’s highlights... Read More

Splane and the commission announced annual projections of 330 million pounds of California avocados and a ready-to-go consumer marketing program for the spring... Read More

In the “It’s Not Magic. It’s Mushrooms.” campaign, the Emmy-winning chef headlines the commodity board’s 2026 campaign to keep mushrooms on the mind as the ultimate no-fuss, flavor-packed staple... Read More

Carol Barsotti will oversee public relations, government affairs and community impact. She’ll hold the role while continuing as president of fieldTRUE, a farm-box subscription business... Read More

The online share of total grocery spending reaches 19% as order frequency rates continue to climb, with more than half of monthly users placing three or more orders during December, according to Brick Meets Click’s Grocery Shopper Survey... Read More

The grocer says the free, monthly interactive events help customers shop with confidence... Read More

The California Strawberry Commission’s 2025 Shopper Playbook shares strategies for retail growth... Read More

In addition to the limited-edition orange cartons, the program allows retailers to expand Lunar New Year sets through open display bins that can accommodate a range of citrus offerings... Read More

To support long-term growth, Berry Fresh has expanded Sweet Karoline acreage into Oregon, extending the season and enhancing national availability... Read More

The grocer is expanding food access by offering eligible customers a 20% discount on fresh fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost memberships through its new Verified Savings program... Read More

The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador reports that overall exports are up 3.38%, due to uneven demand expansion across the world... Read More

This is the first offering for the grower, marketer and distributor of fresh fruit since its integration with Dole Diversified North America in October... Read More