Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Instacart has announced its expanded partnership with Albertsons Cos. to include nationwide pickup and convenience delivery... Read More

The retailer says it launched the Field & Vine product line, which includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, to highlight local growers... Read More

A new study shows that consumers prefer high-flavor apple varieties over mainstream options... Read More

The museum timed the three-month Bobby Banana display to coincide with Dole's 125th "Banana-Versary," a year-long celebration of the global produce company's 125 years in the banana business... Read More

Schnucks will use Instacart Carrot Tags’ pick-to-light functionality across most of its stores, allowing Instacart shoppers to activate items from their picking list within the Instacart Shopper app... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association’s annual Foodservice Conference in Monterey, Calif., brought together more than 2,220 attendees, including produce suppliers, menu innovators, K-12 professionals and more... Read More

The remodel completes a second phase of store upgrades including new interior décor, upgraded deli section, redesigned produce department and more... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato takes a trip back to the early ’90s to share a lesson about being the produce "new guy" pushed into checking out one of those newfangled and unnecessary mobile phones... Read More

In The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 consumer survey, over half of respondents said they made a “conscious effort” to buy locally or regionally grown produce... Read More

The pending $24.6 billion deal is reportedly on pause until a Colorado District Court rules on a lawsuit that seeks to block the deal... Read More

On this episode of the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Pairwise co-founder and CEO Tom Adams talks about gene editing and its potential role in the future of the produce industry... Read More

In 2024, food-at-home (grocery) prices are predicted to increase by 1%, and food-away-from-home (restaurant) prices are predicted to increase by 4.3%, the USDA reports... Read More

The company says it will showcase its new 5-pound bag size of the 2-inch fresh-cut celery sticks during the International Fresh Produce Association's Foodservice Conference on July 25-26 in Monterey, Calif... Read More

The Organic Center has presented findings based on a review of 85 scientific studies conducted over the last three decades on the health and environmental impacts of organic produce and agriculture... Read More

With the 2024 pear crop projected to be the smallest in decades due to winter freeze, Stemilt encourages retailers to focus on quality over quantity... Read More

Northeast Grocery Shopper Link will provide comprehensive and automatic cross-channel reporting and real-time campaign performance tracking for a collaborative and transparent retail media network experience... Read More

Avocados From Mexico is celebrating National Avocado Day with a new recipe featuring Poppi’s Ginger Lime soda and giveaways... Read More

Flashfood says the platform will support local retailers by providing a solution to attract new customers, boost profits, and provide affordable fresh food in their communities while reducing food waste... Read More

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association says its members are ready with proactive planning and strategic marketing... Read More

The organic produce category performed well in 2023 despite inflation. This report from Organic Produce Market Guide 2024 looks at why these gains are a 'big deal,' the commodities continuing to drive sales, organic shopper behavior and more... Read More

The California Fresh Fig Growers Association said it expects ample crop into fall to meet growing consumer demand... Read More

Cause marketing campaign highlights easy summer produce-centric recipes and inspiration... Read More

There is an old adage that says, “All new brooms sweep clean, but the old broom catches the corners.” Columnist Joe Watson explains how that applies to two styles of produce team leadership... Read More

The Foundation for Fresh Produce is launching its first-ever monthlong campaign, Hacks for Healthy Back-to-School Habits, in partnership with leading U.S. retailers and food industry partners... Read More

The indoor agriculture company now supplies Sam’s Club distribution centers from its new growing facility in Texas... Read More