Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Along with its baby carrots from California, the company will feature additional carrot products for foodservice and retail... Read More

Companies meeting the program standard diverted 1.2M tons of food waste in 2024, according to Where Food Comes From Inc... Read More

Heart Health Month and National Sweet Potato Month present an opportunity to drive consumer engagement and sales with heart-smart choices like sweetpotatoes, the brand says... Read More

Curt Webber previously spent 14 years at PepsiCo in various sales leadership, strategy and business development roles within foodservice and retail channels. .. Read More

The company's "Small Change, Big Difference" campaign, which promotes support for breast cancer patients and prevention, is in partnership with the American Cancer Society... Read More

Afresh Technologies says the grocery company will be the first to test and implement Afresh DC Forecasts, which will roll out to 17 of its distribution centers... Read More

Two produce industry veterans have been named country sales managers for Brazil, Peru and Chile in a move intended to enhance the company's presence in those markets... Read More

The Toronto-based app marketplace says Chris Taylor is a strategic hire for its next phase of growth, bringing diverse financial leadership experience that will help bring the company to financial maturity... Read More

Jennifer Scott joined the company in 2016 and most recently served as its director of community relations and charitable giving... Read More

Rebecca Lupfer, who most recently served as chief financial officer, will lead all aspects of merchandising for the Carlisle, Pa.-based company, as well as commercial planning and pricing... Read More

The Healthy Family Project’s partners and produce-centric resources aim to make nutritious eating easier as children return to class... Read More

The Organic Center has presented findings based on a review of 85 scientific studies conducted over the last three decades on the health and environmental impacts of organic produce and agriculture... Read More

With the 2024 pear crop projected to be the smallest in decades due to winter freeze, Stemilt encourages retailers to focus on quality over quantity... Read More

Georgia Machell becomes only the third permanent head of the nonprofit education and advocacy arm of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children since 1990... Read More

The social impact organization says the new role will help expand retail distribution and global partnerships... Read More

The newly created role is intended to strengthen the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s membership offerings and expand into new markets domestically and beyond Canada... Read More

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has three new directors and a new board chair, following appointments made at its Annual General Meeting, June 11 in Toronto... Read More

California Giant Berry Farms is partnering with the California Avocado Commission and the California Walnut Commission for separate giveaways and more touting summer snacking duos that are full of flavor and nutrition... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association says The Floral Conference in Miami will offer an interactive experience into the future of floral and how participants can leverage research to drive change and prosperity... Read More

Nominations for excellence in sustainability marketing are being accepted for The Best of SPS Marketing Awards through May 10, 2024. Winners will be announced live at the 2024 Sustainable Produce Summit... Read More

Vice President of Customer Experience Bob Bechtel will retire in March after a 45-year career with the grocery chain. The company says its director of omnichannel will succeed him... Read More

With the Lunar New Year approaching, Sunkist says the themed 10-pound carton will help keep the citrus category at the forefront of longstanding celebrations domestically and across Asia... Read More

Naturipe says retailers can take advantage of peak volumes during its FeBLUEary promotional campaign... Read More

The Giant Co. has named Brian Lorenz as vice president of omnichannel fresh merchandising and Kathy Sweigert as vice president of the mid-Atlantic division, both effective Nov. 27... Read More

The AVO Braves Chevy Bolt EUV has been making the rounds to Atlanta-area Kroger stores as part of The Ultimate Baseball Sweepstakes, courtesy of a partnership with Avocados from Peru and the Atlanta Braves... Read More