Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Avocado suppliers recently offered a look at innovative ingredients, creative recipes and consumer insights on this beloved dip... Read More

The donation to American Red Cross includes a $100,000 corporate match from Hy-Vee... Read More

As the world’s leading avocado producer, Mexico continues to supply markets globally while adapting to evolving trends and challenges... Read More

The new packaging will be available across all retail partners starting this fall... Read More

Spontaneous visits to walk through operation areas still work well for the produce aisle, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Steve Statler, chief marketing officer and head of food safety with Wiliot, shares the benefits that artificial intelligence and machine learning can provide the produce industry, especially in traceability... Read More

The event, hosted by The Packer, is set to draw retailers, grower-shippers, wholesalers, importers, exporters and other decision-makers from across the fresh produce industry... Read More

Aldi, Gelson's and Hornbacher's are the latest retailers to roll out Carrot Tags following a chainwide rollout at Schnucks earlier this year... Read More

The second annual “A Little Holiday Happiness Is …” campaign is designed to provide relief for consumers this holiday season with the chance to win $1,000 in groceries from a choice of retailers... Read More

Stores will collect nonperishable food items and accept donations at the register for local food bank partners until Dec. 31... Read More

Key trends shaping the future of the industry include increasingly advanced genetics and growers’ heightened focus on labor productivity and efficiencies, according to the recent study by RaboResearch... Read More

As Honeycrisp volume is down this year, SweeTango is a premium substitution and is primed for promotion, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers... Read More

Mission Produce's AvoIntel blog highlights avocados as the ultimate game-day snack this football season, with record-breaking sales, fan-favorite guacamole and strategic promotions driving their popularity nationwide... Read More

While some chains use a combination of hand-stacking and gentle pouring, depending on available labor and time, columnist Armand Lobato examines the pros and cons of both methods to see how they truly stack up... Read More

The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer takes the No. 47 spot among the 100 businesses recognized... Read More

The company said more than 200 markets in the mid-Atlantic will carry its Spring Leaf Mix, Green Lettuce Blend, Green Butter Lettuce, Red Lettuce Blend and Romaine Lettuce... Read More

Flashfood 3.0 offers user-friendly features, ability to explore multiple stores at once and simplified SNAP EBT shopping... Read More

Recent sales data shows that potatoes are not only a beloved choice but are also a top performer in the produce section, boasting the highest household penetration of any vegetable, according to Potatoes USA... Read More

The company says updates to No Shells varieties' bags will begin rolling out in the first quarter of 2025, featuring a look that is "bigger, bolder and emphasizes the brand’s commitment to quality, fun and health.”.. Read More

SanLucar received the recognition from pan-Asian retailer DFI Retail Group during a trip to Asia as part of its international expansion plan... Read More

At this year’s IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, vendors brought a mix of innovation and tradition to the forefront, highlighting strategies to meet consumer demand for fresh ideas and forward-thinking approaches... Read More

The company says it plans to add more retailers in the coming months that will accept SNAP EPT payments through the Uber Eats app... Read More

Shoppers at the Visalia, Calif., location can now create fresh, made-to-order guacamole tailored to their taste preferences... Read More

Multi-component fixtures complement traditional produce space with smart merchandising style, but the same old principles still apply when it comes to keeping them ready for customers, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

At the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta, Robert Schueller of Melissa's Produce offered a media presentation on produce trends to watch in the coming year... Read More