Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Capitalizing on a 15.6% sales surge, the board is launching aggressive fall promotions to move walnuts into the produce aisle alongside fresh, whole foods... Read More

When Vidalia season ends in early September, growers of Peruvian sweet onions step in to keep store shelves stocked, creating consistency that helps to build consumer recognition and brand loyalty year-round... Read More

Peruvian sweet onions have cemented their status as the off-season gold standard for Vidalias, keeping category volume high through seamless merchandising, flexible display formats and strategic holiday cross-promotions... Read More

While compostable packaging offers promising circular sustainability for produce, widespread adoption remains constrained by higher costs and performance trade-offs... Read More

Several deadlines set by California’s SB 54 — the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act — have come and gone, but some producers impacted by the controversial legislation still question its feasibility... Read More

From an inaugural Women’s Program to its first-ever New Products Showcase, this year’s New England Produce Council Produce, Floral and Food Service Expo is poised to offer a host of new experiences, says Laura Sullivan, NEPC executive director... Read More

Ideal winter conditions and sustained year-over-year volume gains have nationwide grower-shippers primed for strong market performance... Read More

The Orlando-based supplier introduces 5-ounce resealable pouches of fresh diced garlic while capitalizing on surging demand among Gen Z and millennial organic buyers... Read More

With planted acres down across major growing regions, suppliers look ahead to stabilized pricing alongside major operational upgrades and steady consumer demand... Read More

Growers across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon prepare for late-summer harvest, eyeing solid crop development, refined packaging, and a healthier market after a tough season... Read More

Suppliers report sales of organic garlic trending upward and becoming an increasingly important piece of their business... Read More

While the Stockton, Calif.-based company markets its proprietary Modi apples and several varieties of California onions throughout the U.S. and internationally, the products are primarily distributed on the West Coast, where consumers clamor for local... Read More

Driven by surging consumer demand for local produce, retailers and state agricultural branding programs are expanding initiatives to keep homegrown produce front and center for shoppers... Read More

Over the past 42 years, growers, shippers, retailers and consumers have come to recognize the value of the Jersey Fresh logo on the produce they buy, ship or sell... Read More

A devastating April freeze has pushed back the start of some late-spring and summer crops out of the Northeast, including the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tristate area, and will impact supplies of a number of commodities... Read More

Growers are “expecting a great season,” which follows a 2025 citrus season that delivered strong overall export growth... Read More

Supplies are anticipated to be plentiful, with high quality as warmer weather approaches, according to grower-shippers... Read More

It’s an optimistic outlook from growers and importers, who expect strong supplies from domestic and offshore crops... Read More

Berries bring several qualities to motivate shoppers to buy, but retailers can enhance purchase possibilities with these tips and techniques... Read More

The popular berries have had good numbers with shipping so far, creating plenty of retail opportunities headed into the summer holidays... Read More

With favorable crop conditions reported for California fruits like berries, citrus and melons, some major grower-shippers in the state are gearing up for promotions to help boost summer sales... Read More

Suppliers are prioritizing value and convenience in this increasingly popular packaging... Read More

California’s produce industry is anticipating a robust 2026 season with increased strawberry yields, steady table grape volumes and high-quality stone fruit, all supported by early harvests and aggressive global marketing campaigns... Read More

The board has rolled out Cinco de Mango campaign initiatives, as well as released multiple studies, including one that examines the impact of mangoes on prediabetic adults and overweight adults... Read More

“Stokes Purple sweetpotatoes have that special balance of pigment to wow and appear very dark, while the sweetness is high enough to balance out the bitterness of the purple color,” says Jeremy Fookes, sales director for A.V. Thomas Produce. .. Read More