Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The 2025 Leamington Greenhouse Competition crowned the top tomato, pepper, cucumber and strawberry producers in Essex County, spotlighting excellence in the greenhouse-growing region... Read More

The grower says it has completed a state-of-the-art cherry packing line to boost efficiency and capacity as part of a broader strategy to integrate and expand its fruit operations... Read More

The bill, passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, includes about $267 billion in spending cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over a 10-year period... Read More

The IFPA Women’s Portfolio fuels year-round mentorship and events throughout the year... Read More

Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private businesses and awards “Gold Winner” status to companies that have received the honor for at least four years... Read More

This year’s event in Palm Desert, Calif., is set to be packed with networking, farm tours, activities, industry insights, BizMatch meetings, new products on the expo floor and much more... Read More

As part of the project, D&H will implement an innovative indoor packing and cooling facility, specifically designed for clamshell, bi-color and tri-color packaging... Read More

NGA president and CEO calls the program essential to food security and an economic engine for many communities... Read More

In a letter to employees, Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, said she will leave her role later this year and join OpenAI... Read More

Five strategic teams were introduced during the event, each spearheading a core area of growth, advancing key objectives including innovation, market intelligence, labor and technology, and other critical priorities... Read More

The event is part of Avocados From Peru’s broader seasonal strategy to deliver high-impact, turnkey campaigns for retail and foodservice partners... Read More

In time for National Salad Month, the brand has released a modernized logo and redesigned packaging as part of the refresh... Read More

The Calexico, Calif.-based company says its green onions program is supported by an investment in infrastructure and production capacity... Read More

The company says the acquisition builds upon its retailer relationships and creates the opportunity to bring Instacart’s full suite of enterprise solutions to Wynshop partners to help them grow their businesses... Read More

As a branded hydration station sponsor, Continental Fresh invites attendees to stop by, hydrate with purpose and grab a complimentary Water For All branded water bottle... Read More

The National Grocers Association says rising tariffs could disrupt the food supply chain much like the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when national retail chains secured priority access to scarce products while smaller, independent and regional grocers were left with empty shelves and frustrated customers... Read More

The 30 plants a week challenge is gaining traction with health-conscious consumers seeking its gut-health and overall wellness attributes. The Packer checks in with three dietitians for their input on the science behind the trend and practical ways retailers can tap into the movement to drive sales, inspire variety and connect with health-conscious shoppers... Read More

Anthony Serafino, president of Exp Group, shared with The Packer about how his family’s business is navigating trade turbulence, as well as potential effects in the future... Read More

As part of the festivities, IFPA and its members offered interactive, hands-on experiences for families, including planting carrot seeds, designing custom bouquets at the IFPA “Bloom Bar” and enjoying nutritious snack-sized bags of baby carrots... Read More

Homegrown Organic Farms among brands recognized for excellence across all departments in 2024... Read More

Almost 2,800 attendees gathered in Houston to celebrate everything fresh produce during the event’s 10-year milestone... Read More

Marking a 100-year milestone, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual convention and trade show brought fresh connections and fresh produce to the forefront... Read More

The Packer and the Texas International Produce Association honored a fresh produce advocate during the Viva Fresh Expo held April 10-12 in Houston... Read More

From social media sensations to innovation centers to award-winning products, Canadian greenhouse growers pulled out all the stops at the recent Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show... Read More

In Bloom, a Texas International Produce Association organization for women in produce, recognized its inaugural award winners with a morning of networking and activities at the Viva Fresh Expo in Houston... Read More