Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

At Newtopia Now, Whole Foods Market leaders revealed how emerging brands can win shelf space through story-driven packaging, practical product innovation and data-backed pitch strategies... Read More

Advanced nutrient analysis is giving fresh produce growers the hard data they need to prove soil health directly translates to superior crop quality, opening the door for better margins at retail... Read More

For the third year in a row, organic has grown faster than the total market, indicating shoppers are prioritizing health and the planet and are willing to pay a premium for it, says Tom Chapman, co-CEO of the Organic Trade Association... Read More

Suppliers report sales of organic garlic trending upward and becoming an increasingly important piece of their business... Read More

With consumer demand outstripping domestic availability, Rodale Institute’s new “10 Million Acre Solution” aims to scale U.S. organic farmland through research, training and a new $24 million innovation hub... Read More

The greenhouse grower aims to connect with buyers through sensory experiences, consumer insights and a look at its organic program... 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 company says this new variety offers more firmness, flavor and color than the original... Read More

Driven by a consumer desire for health, sustainability and transparency, the sector is experiencing remarkable market growth, which growers are meeting through third-party certifications, supply chain management and high-volume, reliable retail programs... Read More

The partnership to market and distribute premium, California-grown organic keitt mangoes starting this July capitalizes on a rapidly expanding domestic organics market that has seen volume growth skyrocket since 2020... Read More

The report highlights a milestone year of record-breaking growth, featuring a 21% increase in organic produce volume alongside measurable advancements in natural pest management, plastic reduction, employee well-being and fair trade community investments... Read More

The company has released its inaugural impact report, highlighting over $5.8 million generated for banana farming communities alongside rapid growth, business awards and a firm commitment to ethical, women-led industry leadership... Read More

As global insect populations decline, entomologist Emily Heffernan warns of the looming risks to high-value specialty crops and outlines practical, field-level steps growers can take to build resiliency... Read More

Attendees get an exclusive look at the intricate cultivation practices behind Oasis Dates and the climate-smart tribal farming methods at Temalpakh Farm... Read More

AmpleHarvest.org connects America’s 62 million home gardeners with local food pantries, turning surplus backyard produce into a fresh, same-day solution for neighborhood food insecurity... Read More

Deep Roots CPS Farm uses regenerative family homesteading, ancestral agricultural science and circular community partnerships to dismantle food insecurity and build an independent economic engine for growers in Charlotte, N.C... Read More

With favorable crop conditions reported for California fruits like berries, citrus and melons, some major grower-shippers in the state are gearing up for promotions to help boost summer sales... Read More

By funding the transition of thousands of acres to regenerative organic agriculture, Patagonia Provisions is leveraging its unique ownership model to protect the health of its own community and help local farmers break the cycle of chemical dependency... Read More

According to a 2026 food waste report, U.S. surplus food dropped by 2.2% in 2024 to 70 million tons, largely due to a nearly 950,000-ton reduction in residential waste as Americans found new ways to extend their grocery budgets... Read More

The Montreal-based importer of Fairtrade International-certified bananas says Hoefle has a firsthand understanding of what it takes to build and sustain successful produce programs at scale... Read More

Veteran’s Farm of North Carolina, founded by a former Marine, is helping veterans rebuild purpose, community and direction through hands-on agricultural lessons... Read More

Jeff Tkach’s new book reveals his personal healing journey and asserts that regenerative agriculture holds the key to a healthier America... Read More

AmplifiedAg CEO David Flynn is leveraging his military-honed mission of food security to provide incarcerated individuals with nutritious foods and a tangible pathway to decrease recidivism through high-demand ag-tech careers... Read More

Author and historian Kate Brown reveals how urban self-provisioning was once a high-tech powerhouse of survival. She explains why returning to our urban roots is the key to a resilient future... Read More

Now in its seventh year, the partnership has delivered more than $295 million in savings while diverting over 105 million pounds of food from landfills nationwide... Read More