Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The first major fresh produce event of the year, formerly known as GOPEX, is set for Jan. 12-13, 2026, at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort... Read More

The 2025 AWG Innovation Showcase, held March 24-26 in Overland Park, Kan., featured innovative solutions, new concepts, the latest trends and strategies to drive retail success in the grocery industry... Read More

The retailer seeks damages from Albertsons — which sued Kroger in December — as it alleges misconduct and material breaches of the companies' proposed merger agreement... Read More

Initiatives featuring clear packaging and social media engagement are part of a rebranding initiative to increase mushroom consumption and attract the next generation... Read More

The added bags are part of the company’s AVO360 program aimed at ensuring a year-round supply of fruit and offer personalized avocado experiences and customer-focused insights for retailers throughout the U.S., West Pak says... Read More

The agency said the extension does not amend the requirements of the final rule but provides additional time to ensure complete coordination... Read More

For the first time, table grape producers around the world are uniting to drive consumption and raise awareness of the fruit’s nutritional benefits, flavor profiles and versatility, with an aim to collectively position grapes as the go-to healthful snack in the U.S. and around the globe... Read More

C&S Wholesale Grocers, which had agreed to acquire nearly 600 stores as part of the deal, claims Kroger refused to pay a $125 million termination fee... Read More

Whether it's giving back, launching new products, highlighting upcoming seasonal products or talking about the surety of availability, exhibitors at SEPC's Southern Exposure had plenty to be excited about. .. Read More

The Southeast Produce Council kicked off its 2025 Southern Exposure event with a luau-themed opening reception... Read More

Multiple Texas clubs and gas stations are set to open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in early 2026... Read More

Exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure event shared new partnerships, new products and, of course, great produce... Read More

The Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program also pledges $10 million annually to help end the cycle of hunger... Read More

From new packaging to fair trade bananas, exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure event gave attendees a lot to talk about... Read More

During a Southern Exposure session on retail and foodservice trends, panelists said it’s an uncertain time in the industry... Read More

The move follows an internal investigation into personal conduct, the company says. Ronald Sargent has been appointed board chairman and interim CEO... Read More

Hawaiian-themed events and food will be among the highlights of the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure, set for March 6-8, with the theme of “Produce Means Family.”.. Read More

The Montreal-based importer of Fairtrade International-certified bananas is inviting Southeastern Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2025 attendees to booth No. 529 for a free latte. .. Read More

The facility provides more capacity, greater efficiency and added convenience to better serve digital and in-store customers, the company says... Read More

The organizations say this effort will continue expanding access to nutritious foods to improve health outcomes... Read More

The annual global fruit and vegetable trade show in Berlin featured an array of out-of-this-world fresh produce, including some exciting offerings in grapes and berries... Read More

Fruit Logistica 2025 brought together fresh produce industry professionals from around the globe to the Berlin Messe, where over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries featured the latest innovations in fresh produce... Read More

The Kingsville, Ontario-based company says it took home four PAC Global Awards for its branding... Read More

Researchers used a dietary intake survey from January 2005 to March 2020 and learned that about 40% of all adults consumed below 25% of the recommended fruits... Read More

The Castroville, Calif.-based grower and shipper of fresh artichokes reports strong artichoke supplies from its winter growing region in Coachella, Calif... Read More