Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The grower-packer-shipper will showcase new packaging at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show... Read More

An IGA and Flashfood webinar emphasized that tackling food waste can not only reduce shrink but also drive customer loyalty and profitability through smarter, earlier markdowns and digital engagement... Read More

Aldi says it’s setting the bar for other grocers by feeding 10 at $4 a person so hosts can keep every tradition (and every guest) on the list. .. Read More

The Dorot Farm team will be at the Global Produce and Floral Show, where they’ll meet with customers, colleagues and industry partners to highlight innovations and emerging trends... Read More

The Schiller Park, Ill.-based company says central Florida is known for its thriving winter strawberry crop, producing fruit with exceptional flavor from late November to early April. .. Read More

By highlighting the beauty of imperfection, the company says it is turning misshapen potatoes into a symbol of smarter, more sustainable shopping to help eliminate food waste... Read More

Dismiss fruit baskets as obsolete if you will, but shopper demand says otherwise, explains columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Mission’s avocado bag redesign — coming in 2026 — puts shoppers first with a clean, modern look that’s easier to spot and easier to love, the company says... Read More

With young shoppers increasingly drawn to plant-forward eating, cooking at home and ingredient transparency, Giorgio says its influencer strategy helps elevate mushrooms from a side dish to a staple... Read More

Visit Booth No. 4139 to explore to Taylore Farms’ Jalapeño Popper Chopped Kit and its Taco Ranch Mini Chopped Kit at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 16-18... Read More

The salad company says it will exhibit with organicgirl and Braga Fresh to display its three latest Dole Salad kits introduced in August — Dole Caprese Chopped Salad Kit, Dole Pesto Ranch Chopped Salad Kit and Dole Apple Harvest Salad Kit. .. Read More

FSN, the supplier of Side Delights potatoes and onions, says it will exhibit at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show at Booth No. 1632... Read More

The company will showcase its Big Bend Beefs, which honors the Big Bend region of West Texas where the tomatoes are grown, at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show... Read More

The Packer received an advance taste of this new tropical fruit that delivers a unique and delicious flavor profile of coconut and pineapple indulgence along with a nutritional boost... Read More

This marks the company’s first step into seasonal and themed packaging, designed to position blueberries as a fun, flavorful and healthier option during the traditionally candy-dominated holiday... Read More

The campaign features humorous commercials feature Allen in the locker room, reminding his teammates that instead of going to outrageous lengths to curb snacking, they should reach for Wonderful Pistachios. .. Read More

While shrink are always a concern, some expert projections about the percentage of waste conflict with the reality of working in the produce aisle, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Fantozzi Farms’ 10-acre corn maze not only offers fun for the whole family, it also tells a unique farm-to-table story starring The Save Mart Cos., the Central Valley grocer with deep roots in the Golden State... Read More

The bold new campaign is laser-focused on attracting millennial and Gen Z shoppers and making them everyday mushroom consumers, says Mushroom Council’s Cristie Mather... Read More

At Groceryshop 2025, Simbe Robotics revealed the new suite of shelf visibility tools designed to help retailers improve execution, cut out-of-stocks and drive stronger sales and margins... Read More

The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer, in partnership with Emerald Packaging, Idaho Package and Wada Farms, has introduced the first 30% food contact Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) bag for the potato category... Read More

Starting Oct. 1, nearly 2,700 Kroger stores will launch on Door Dash to give nationwide access to the retailer’s full assortment of fresh food across its multiple banners... Read More

Marketers can leverage Albertsons’ rich shopper data to engage more than 100 million shoppers across more than 2,200 stores, says Evan Hovorka, vice president of product innovation for Albertsons Media Collective... Read More

While many lessons lie ahead, it’s also key to emphasize that quality is first and speed comes later, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

A new Columbia Business School study, “From People to Produce: How Appearance Bias Fuels Food Waste,” reveals how consumer preference for cosmetically perfect fruits and vegetables contributes to billions of pounds of food waste — meanwhile, companies like Misfits Market are working to change perceptions and reduce waste... Read More