Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Potatoes USA says research indicates the average potato shopper’s basket is over $98 compared to a non-fresh-potato shopper’s basket of less than $50... Read More

These spuds are increasingly in the spotlight as consumers seek more variety and restaurant-inspired meals at home... Read More

The 23rd edition of the Southeast Produce Council event is fully booked with exhibitors and is set to “provide an intimate yet comprehensive experience.”.. Read More

Companies on the Ontario Food Terminal are hoping to build on 2025 success with a good start to the new year... Read More

“All vegetables are healthy, potatoes included,” says Shelley Maniscalco, a registered dietitian and partner at Nutrition in Demand, an agency that works with the Alliance for Potato Research and Education... Read More

From russets to yukons to sweetpotatoes, retailers share best practices for boosting potato sales... Read More

The industry was estimated to reach $42.9 billion in annual sales in 2023, according to the Flexible Packaging Association, a figure that is expected to reach $47.3 billion in 2028... Read More

Distributors navigate holiday demand with diverse offerings for customers... Read More

Many major U.S. brands are scaling back packaging sustainability goals they set for 2025 because of economic, regulatory and infrastructure hurdles, according to RaboResearch... Read More

The specialty market continues to grow, and companies are moving to meet demand for packaged products... Read More

As restaurants are benefiting from better business, so too are produce distributors that supply them... Read More

Ideal conditions have yielded plenty of optimism from the field... Read More

Post-pandemic sales are on a positive trend thanks in part to potatoes’ versatility and sought-after characteristics of certain varieties... Read More

With eyes on prices and the threat of huanglongbing, reasons for optimism remain for the industry... Read More

Once considered niche by some, the potatoes have experienced significant growth in recent years... Read More

Sweetpotato councils in several states are cooking up a variety of promotions this season... Read More

The Reidsville, Ga.-based company is leveraging name, image and likeness (NIL) partnerships with college athletes — including University of Georgia linebacker C.J. Allen and Georgia Southern University wide receiver Josh Dallas — in an effort to connect with the next generation of shoppers... Read More

Produce distributors are hoping the market’s progress carries into fall... Read More

Fall advertising, influencer partnerships and digital marketing efforts will focus on several topics, the organization says... Read More

Consumer packs remain popular, but companies are versatile to meet customer needs... Read More

AFM’s fall initiatives will once again include promotions for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and college football... Read More

The New England Produce Council’s 25th Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo, set for Aug. 18-19, is expected to bring together about 1,000 attendees including retail, foodservice and wholesale buyers... Read More

The anticipated surge in shopper traffic provide a prime time to align retail promotions... Read More

Exports to the U.S. in 2025 are currently projected to double from 80 million pounds last year... Read More

Along with sharing good news from the field, a number of grower-shippers say exports play a significant role in their sales programs... Read More