Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The "State of the Industry" keynote, set for Oct. 17 during the International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce and Floral Show, will address the latest in emerging innovations and consumer trends... Read More

Exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Innovations 2024 highlighted the start of new seasons and expanded product lines... Read More

Consumers' changing perceptions about private-label brands' quality have fueled sales growth, market share gains and category expansion, according to a new report from CoBank... Read More

New product introductions and expanded availability were among the talking points of exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Innovations event... Read More

The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., was the scene for Southeast Produce Council's Southern Innovations event, held Sept. 12-14... Read More

The poster, which features age-appropriate ways to talk with children about fruits and vegetables, will be co-branded with Kids Eat in Color and The Foundation for Fresh Produce’s Have A Plant logo... Read More

“With continued economic uncertainty, attitudes about eating at home and health are evolving, and consumers are seeking a balance between value, wellness and convenience,” said Kathleen Triou, president and CEO of Fresh Solutions Network, the exclusive supplier of Side Delights potatoes and onions... Read More

Store intelligence solutions provider Simbe says more ShopRite locations are adding Tally, an artificial intelligence-powered solution for inventory and operation insights... Read More

Exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Innovations showcased new solutions and technologies at the event... Read More

Sonya Constable, vice president of produce for Sprouts Farmers Market, rose to the top of a highly qualified and deserving list of produce retail talent while also achieving a history-making win... Read More

Check out some of the new product offerings from exhibitors at this event held Sept. 12-14 in Nashville, Tenn... Read More

The 2-pound bag format is designed to meet the needs of both consumers and retailers, providing a choice for families seeking convenient and healthy snack options... Read More

Three consecutive months of year-over-year e-grocery sales growth show the impact of recent subscription/membership promotions... Read More

The company says Whole Foods Market Daily Shop is designed to bring fresh, high-quality ingredients to customers with a convenience that fits their fast-paced urban lifestyles, with the first store debuting in New York City’s Upper East Side... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato reflects on one exceptional trait that set Tom Cagle apart as a leader and mentor... Read More

The grocer says this is the ninth consecutive year that it has ranked No. 1... Read More

Brad Franklin is one of only 20 produce managers nationwide being recognized with the International Fresh Produce Association's 2024 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award... Read More

The grocer has made the list for 11 consecutive years, ranking No. 5 of the 20 best large retail workplaces this year... Read More

All the company's premium varieties are available in bag and bulk items and have complementary POS material to help market the product at the store level... Read More

The trio of new offerings are intended to help elevate the customer experience and improve workflows... Read More

The company said the product has not only expanded its presence in the market but also undergone significant enhancements to meet the evolving tastes and preferences of consumers... Read More

Researchers conducted three studies examining whether retailers can use marketing techniques that attribute human form or personality to imperfect produce to help increase purchase intentions... Read More

The Santa Paula, Calif.-based company reported that its total net sales increased 11.7% for the fiscal quarter ending July 31... Read More

Customers, associates and partners are invited to join the company’s Nourishing Neighbors charitable program on the mission to end hunger by collectively contributing 1 million volunteer hours to nonprofit organizations... Read More

Like the produce department, creating a great customer experience has changed dramatically of the years. The International Fresh Produce Association's Joe Watson offers insight in this guest column... Read More