Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Acreage shifts over the past decade demonstrate the big gains made by the small fruit... Read More

From citrus to other fruits, these crops are essential to the state’s economy but also provide opportunities for retailers to meet consumer demand... Read More

The company's booth will feature its refreshed brand identity and showcase a variety of products and services and the Global Produce and Floral Show this month in Atlanta... Read More

The Reedley, Calif.-based company says it is offering increasing volumes of organic lemons, sweet limes, grapefruit, and navel oranges this season — including newly certified organic washington navels... Read More

The Dole Performance Recipes and Resources Page features seven smoothies, snacks, sides and energy bites rich in fresh fruits and vegetables intended to fuel pre-race training and aid in post-workout recovery... Read More

All the company's premium varieties are available in bag and bulk items and have complementary POS material to help market the product at the store level... Read More

As part of its support for health and wellness initiatives, the Valencia, Calif.-based citrus cooperative said the collaboration aims to raise awareness about breast cancer and provide valuable resources to those impacted by the disease... Read More

Effective Aug. 21, the assessment rate for Florida citrus will increase to 2 cents per carton, up from the previous rate of 1.5 cents per carton, which has been in place since 2018-19... Read More

USDA is reporting the Florida all orange forecast at 17.9 million boxes. See what that latest snapshot means to the state's citrus industry... Read More

Some may think of citrus fruit as strictly a winter crop, yet summer varieties are increasingly appearing on consumers’ radar — and in their shopping carts. .. Read More

Fresh fruit importer-exporter Salix Fruits is eyeing strong supplies from its recently launched summer citrus program, marking the start of the lemon, mandarin and orange season in the Southern Hemisphere... Read More

For every pound of Little Smoochies mandarins purchased at North Carolina Harris Teeter locations from March 6-12, Consalo Family Farms will donate a pound of mandarin oranges to a food bank... Read More

The California-based fresh citrus cooperative is offering tools to help consumers use citrus to elevate at-home meals and providing displays to help retailers boost sales... 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

Most fresh citrus prices in early 2024 were comparable to year-ago levels and supply is primed for promotions in the winter months, industry sources report... Read More

The Texas-based grapefruit brand says the promotion will educate consumers on the state's red grapefruit season, while aiming to drive online sales and inspire increased consumption during peak production time... Read More

With California, Florida and Texas crops in full swing, January is the best time of year to promote citrus, say the Massachusetts-based companies... Read More

A California-based citrus brand is gearing up for a zestful celebration Dec. 20-23 at Tops Friendly Markets as part of its nationwide "Peelz on Wheelz" Citrus Road Tour... Read More

To help consumers make the most of its festively packaged 10-pound carton of navel oranges this holiday season, Sunkist is offering 10 recipes and tips for making fruit purchases go further. .. Read More

“While the season got off to a late start, the overall quality and flavor of our fruit has been nothing short of excellent," said Bee Sweet Citrus sales representative Jason Sadoian... Read More

Sunkist Growers has redesigned packaging and merchandising for cara cara oranges, leaning into the fruit's unique, pink hue... Read More

The Valencia, Calif.-based fresh citrus cooperative is allocating additional resources to its category management and consumer insights program by appointing a senior director of category management and marketing... Read More

For your inspiration, let’s shine a light on some winning and notable citrus displays entered in the winter 2023 contest of PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series... Read More

Summertime means citrus for the Fowler, Calif.-based Bee Sweet Citrus. The company has star ruby grapefruit, royal red oranges and several other citrus varieties available for customers... Read More

Sunkist Growers is using content on the social media platform, popular among millennial and Generation Z consumers, and its Sunkist Unlimited campaign to promote the in-season fruit as a versatile, affordable option... Read More