Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Buoyed by renewed interest in healthy produce, retailers say organic produce sales continue to grow and seem poised to continue throughout the year... Read More

Natural Grocers and its team of nutritional health coaches are kicking off the new year with “21 Days to a Healthier You,” a free three-class series from Jan. 22 to Feb. 11. .. Read More

Organic spinach has proven to be an essential ingredient in a successful modern produce department. Here's what The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 survey learned from produce shoppers' responses... Read More

How does the fresh produce industry earn the business and sustain the trust of today’s conscious consumers committed to responsible purchasing? GOPEX 2024 will explore this with industry leaders across the supply chain... Read More

The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 shows that the percentage of consumers who said they purchased organic tomatoes exclusively continues to rise... Read More

The Wenatchee, Wash.-based company is reporting major growth in branded organic apple sales dollars and more promotion opportunities ahead... Read More

The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 reports that 13% of consumers said they shop for organic cucumbers exclusively, and 1 in 3 consumers reported purchasing organic cucumbers at least periodically. .. Read More

The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 survey found that 17% of consumers said they shopped for organic carrots exclusively... Read More

Organic blueberry sales and volume were both up in 2022, according to retail numbers from Circana... Read More

Data from Circana shows retail organic avocado sales topped $162.4 million in 2022, up 2.8% from 2021... Read More

The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 data shows younger shoppers, higher-income households, those with more kids at home were among those reporting the highest organic artichoke purchase rates... Read More

Retail organic produce sales still have momentum, but inflation and an uneven economy have slowed growth... Read More

Apples are an organic powerhouse in the fresh produce department. Learn why in this story from The Packer's Organic Fresh Trends 2024... Read More

CMI Orchards’ recent partnership with Starr Ranch Growers adds exceptional organic fruit to an already impressive portfolio, says Rochelle Bohm, vice president of marketing for the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer... Read More

Despite higher food prices, consumers who typically include at least some organic fruits and vegetables in their grocery carts are not giving up on the category — and some are increasing their purchases... Read More

The Organic Produce Performance report has tracked a 1.5% growth in sales and about 1% growth in volume in organic fresh produce for the second quarter of 2023, compared with the same period in 2022... Read More

While heirlooms can be more challenging to grow in the field, North Carolina-based Happy Dirt farmer-owner Sanford Fishel has found a way to defy the odds... Read More

From sustainable packaging to grab-and-go convenience to functional mushrooms, the recent Organic Produce Summit 2023, held July 12-13 in Monterey, Calif., was on-trend and energy-packed... Read More

With major investments in farming, branding, packaging and people, the organic produce industry is more vibrant than ever — all of which was on display at the Organic Produce Summit 2023 in Monterey, Calif... Read More

Bringing together fresh produce industry professionals with a passion for organics, Organic Produce Summit 2023 kicked off with field tours and a welcome reception followed by educational sessions and a trade show... Read More

The ​​​​​​​Soledad, Calif.-based company will debut five SKUs under the Josie’s Organics brand at the 2023 OPS in Monterey, Calif... Read More

For every O Organics private-label brand product purchased in July, the company says it will donate a nutritious meal to a child in need... Read More

The countdown is on for Organic Produce Summit 2023, which organizers say is on track to be the largest in the event’s history and is slated to include several new additions to the two-day gathering. .. Read More

The process for gaining organic certification can be long, hard and financially unfeasible for many growers, so San Francisco-based food-tech firm GrubMarket is working on helping, starting in California... Read More

The Packer's consumer survey sought responses on the motivations behind organic produce purchases, along with information on where consumers shop and how much of a premium buyers said they would be willing to pay... Read More