Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Over the past 42 years, growers, shippers, retailers and consumers have come to recognize the value of the Jersey Fresh logo on the produce they buy, ship or sell... Read More

A devastating April freeze has pushed back the start of some late-spring and summer crops out of the Northeast, including the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tristate area, and will impact supplies of a number of commodities... Read More

Since 2014, the program has supported more than $8.2 million in fresh produce purchases, generated $12.2 million in economic impact for local communities, and directed $2.3 million toward New York farmers... Read More

More from the dynamic expo floor at the recent NYPS at New York City’s Javits Center... Read More

From a new greenhouse tomato grower aiming to be different to an organic apple update, hot produce topics were the talk of the town in the Big Apple... Read More

NYPS featured an array of innovation aimed at the coveted younger produce shopper, as well as vibrant commodity campaigns, labor-saving solutions for retail and foodservice, and much more... Read More

Distributors navigate holiday demand with diverse offerings for customers... Read More

From driving basket sales to turnkey programs to new promotional campaigns, the produce industry is set to discuss the latest and greatest when it gathers in New York City, Dec. 2-4... Read More

Apple marketers say this season looks to deliver a great eating experience with ample volume this year... Read More

Specialty crops play a huge role in the economy of New York, though companies say there is much more that helps the state stand out... Read More

The association says New York Apple Salsa will lead the way ahead of Cinco de Mayo... Read More

The 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference brought some 4,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibitors to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center, Dec. 10-12... Read More

The family-owned distributor on New York’s Hunts Point Produce Market says it can customize orders for customers who need less than a full pallet... Read More

After more than 100 years, the family-owned wholesaler on New York’s Hunts Point Produce Market takes pride in its produce and the work of its people... Read More

A shifting customer base, rampant consolidation and a new role for produce salesmen are some changes observed or predicted by distributors at the Bronx, N.Y., mainstay... Read More

Attendees say the New York Produce Show is a great mix of new products and exhibitors, along with some of the big-city magic during the holidays... Read More

The Bronx, N.Y., icon of the produce industry continues to evolve while maintaining its impact on communities... Read More

The chef known for her role as a Food Network judge and host of “Farmhouse Rules” will appear on the organization’s social media and will showcase New York apples in a culinary delight... Read More

The buses are part of a New York Apple Association campaign spreading the word that New York state-grown apples are arriving at local grocers... Read More

Retailers, growers and associations share how the growing season is progressing, future promotions and what makes New York-grown produce so special... Read More

Marketers recently shared the unique prospects that ample supply provides for retailers and consumers... Read More

Stop & Shop and Badger Technologies are partnering on a #MartyTheRobot special promotion at the National Retail Federation 2024 in support of the School Food Pantry Program at New York City-area schools... Read More

The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against Cantero Produce Corp. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act... Read More

New York is the second-largest apple-producing state in the country, and it expects about 28 million bushels of apples this year... Read More

Get ready for “The Big Flavor": New York Apple Association has new recipes and a new promotion strategy for the fast-approaching fall 2023 marketing season. Some apples are ready as early as August. .. Read More