Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The move comes months after the California-based company raised $50 million in February at a $4.5 billion pre-money valuation in a funding round... Read More

Marking a historic shift in healthcare nutrition, Tampa General Hospital has become the first in the nation to sign the federal Make Hospital Food Healthier pledge, an initiative that overhauls inpatient menus with fresh, chef-inspired local meals... Read More

As the Organic Produce Summit prepares to celebrate a decade of industry leadership, we look at some of the standout growers, shippers and innovators shaping the future of organic food... Read More

The western Canadian fresh produce distributor will operate as a subsidiary of Courchesne Larose Group under its own brand name... Read More

Frustrated shoppers took to social media to call out the grocery retailer after waiting in digital checkout lines for up to 45 minutes, only to find out the highly anticipated free boxes had vanished in seconds... Read More

Bjorn’s insights from the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum detail how the company leverages premium genetics, navigates labor and trade challenges and responds to the shifting consumer to drive the category... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association event is set for May 21 in Yakima, Wash., offering a day of accessible leadership development focused on courage, clarity and authentic leadership for over 225 women in agriculture... Read More

The Equitable Food Initiative and The Packer have revealed the the top five nominees for the third annual award, recognizing the essential leaders who ensure the success and safety of the fresh produce industry... Read More

The companies, which have worked together for the past four years, plan to officially unify operations under the Classic Fruit label... Read More

The partnership combines strategic capital investment and renewable natural gas offtake arrangement, advancing Divert to a valuation of over $1 billion... Read More

Marking its centennial and the opening of a new headquarters, Duda is leveraging its recognition as a Florida Century Pioneer Family Farm to bridge a legacy of stewardship with future-focused innovations in sustainable ag and master-planned development... Read More

Retailers and tech analysts argue electronic shelf labels are a vital response to labor shortages and inventory waste, while labor advocates and lawmakers warn the technology acts as a vital component for predatory surveillance pricing and the elimination of middle-class grocery jobs... Read More

Industry leaders are set to gather in San Antonio to celebrate the biggest little show in produce and the vital trade connections driving the region forward... Read More

Mexican fast‑casual brand helps Rewards Members who have paid extra for guac elsewhere... Read More

Driscoll’s has introduced a storytelling platform providing families with four free digital children’s books that transform everyday themes like friendship and imagination into shared moments for early readers... Read More

Uber plans to integrate digital promotions across its U.S. ecosystem, allowing CPG brands to reach shoppers with targeted savings directly within the Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates apps... Read More

The council has also opened nominations for three-year regional positions beginning in 2027... Read More

The nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler celebrates its centennial milestone at the 2026 Innovation Showcase and honors a century of supporting independent grocers across America... Read More

The company leveraged record-breaking attendance to showcase exceptional crop quality, promote its Pink-A-Boo Pineberries and strengthen direct-to-consumer connections through digital and grassroots engagement... Read More

In recognition of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, Elyse Lipman discusses the essential, often-unseen role women play in agriculture and how their leadership is vital to the industry’s future... Read More

The company is shuttering underperforming locations and launching a business optimization plan to stabilize its finances after noncash impairment charges led to a $218.2 million quarterly net loss... Read More

The produce grower distinguished itself as the only fresh-food company on a list dominated by major packaged goods, signaling a significant shift in Canadian consumer preference toward high-quality, nonprocessed options... Read More

According to PRS In Vivo Sensory Room lab research, frustration-free packaging is more than just a nice perk because it gives a competitive edge to brands that support neurodivergent shoppers, making life easier for all shoppers as a result... Read More

Bianca Kaprielian is redefining the role of the modern shipper by moving beyond USDA compliance to provide independent family farms with the operational support, crop planning and price stability necessary to ensure long-term survival in a volatile market... 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