Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Now nearly 7,000 Family Dollar stores accept SNAP/EBT payments on DoorDash... Read More

Agriculture expert Will Westmoreland explains how the Iran conflict has triggered surging prices for fuel, fertilizer and plastics, creating a direct economic bridge between Middle Eastern instability and rising costs in the U.S. produce aisle... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato recalls a tale of a produce clerk trickster and an opportunity too good to pass up... Read More

After mastering the chaos of the fresh perimeter, Afresh CEO Matt Schwartz is expanding the company’s AI platform to every department in the enterprise, proving if you can solve for delicate raspberries, you can solve for anything... Read More

A recent GBAO Strategies poll revealed 68% of Marylanders support a ban on electronic shelf labels, with roughly seven in 10 voters expressing concern the technology will lead to higher grocery prices and predatory surveillance pricing... Read More

Cooking essentials and seasonal favorites help retailers create destination holiday displays... Read More

This year’s promotional design will feature the South African flag and the unique growing characteristics of the country... Read More

Designed to inspire quick, easy meals as the days get longer and busier, the integrated campaign includes digital activations, in-store point-of-sale materials and an online sweepstakes... Read More

Retailers and tech analysts argue electronic shelf labels are a vital response to labor shortages and inventory waste, while labor advocates and lawmakers warn the technology acts as a vital component for predatory surveillance pricing and the elimination of middle-class grocery jobs... Read More

From high-end culinary hubs to the rolling hills of the golf course, attendees offer a guide to the best of the region outside the exhibit hall... Read More

Meet the dynamic duo reinventing the purple sweetpotato category with examples that outpace existing varieties in yields, earliness, shape, quality, packout and disease resistance... Read More

Industry leaders are set to gather in San Antonio to celebrate the biggest little show in produce and the vital trade connections driving the region forward... Read More

As “The Produce Aisle” column reaches a significant mark, columnist Armand Lobato has an eye on continuing to stay sharp... Read More

CEO Francisco Martin-Rayo, whose Helios AI platform aggregates billions of data points to provide a real-time view of the climate and economic risks affecting commodities around the globe, says we are... 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

Uber plans to integrate digital promotions across its U.S. ecosystem, allowing CPG brands to reach shoppers with targeted savings directly within the Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates apps... Read More

The Salinas, Calif.-based salad company says the acquisition marks its largest investment in controlled environment agriculture to date... Read More

With AWG’s rollout of SmartMeals, Harps Food Stores is also deploying the AI-powered personal assistant across 150-plus locations to provide customers with instant, budget-friendly meal plans integrated directly with real-time store inventory... Read More

LG Herndon Jr. Farms is continuing its partnership with Glory Foods to launch a co-branded line, leveraging the Southern heritage and national recognition of both brands to drive retail excitement this season... Read More

A Numerator report says the federal government’s inversion of the food pyramid has triggered a $130 billion migration of consumer capital toward the fresh perimeter, forcing the retail industry to replace the high-margin stability of the center store... Read More

The nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler celebrates its centennial milestone at the 2026 Innovation Showcase and honors a century of supporting independent grocers across America... Read More

Potatoes? Bananas? Columnist Armand Lobato offer his breakdown of value and versatility on this top pick and shares resources to make the most out of it... Read More

Hannaford stores donated a record amount of fresh, quality food to local food banks and pantries across the Northeast. The increase comes as food banks report a growing level of need in their communities... Read More

For more than half a century, The Packer has honored the visionaries driving the Canadian produce industry forward with the Canadian Produce Person of the Year award. Do you know an industry leader, changemaker or innovator advancing fresh produce? Nominate them today!.. Read More

Associated Wholesale Grocers says its Breez AI-powered shopping assistant provides a high-tech tool to increase basket sizes and compete with national retail giants through personalized, budget-conscious meal-planning... Read More