Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The company says its partnership with Instacart’s FoodStorm platform strengthens its made-to-order offerings and streamlines omnichannel ordering across its grocery banners... Read More

The company has introduced the on-the-go product to provide consumers with healthier snacking options... Read More

Football season is here, and it’s always been a good theme to help promote fresh produce, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Category Partners shares data-backed insights and retail implications for suppliers and marketers... Read More

For National Family Meals Month, produce suppliers, retailers and more are highlighting the power of fresh fruits and vegetables to bring families together, preserve traditions and inspire healthy meals... Read More

Side Delights says fall is the ideal time for seasonal recipes and promotions... Read More

With billions of pounds of food wasted in U.S. grocery stores each year, apps like Too Good To Go, Flashfood and Careit — alongside retail partners — are harnessing technology to curb waste and recover value... Read More

The kits are the direct result of expanded research into the latest taste trends ranging from fruits, herbs and spices to low-sugar, smoke and char preferences, the company says... Read More

RSA America says the partnership will aid independent grocers looking to compete with national chains through smart, scalable and affordable technology... Read More

Numerator’s 2025 Labor Day Intentions report shows grilling will dominate holiday celebrations, and Trader Joe’s podcast offers a timely example of how retailers can spark shopper inspiration with creative, produce-driven grilling ideas... Read More

The grocer has promoted Bill Mayo, current chief operating officer, to chief executive officer as current CEO Fred Boehler steps back from management of day-to-day operations... Read More

Sun World International recently welcomed more than 200 licensed growers and partners to its Center for Innovation in Wasco, Calif., for two field days designed to offer an in-field look at the company’s latest developments, planting trends, performance insights, flavor trends, sustainability and more. .. Read More

While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 38.9% surge in farm prices for fresh and dry vegetables in July, the reality of how — if at all — that spike will impact retail pricing is more nuanced... Read More

These events, pairing growers with buyers, provide a trove of valuable insights and good memories, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

With The Wonderful Company topping the list, these companies with produce industry connections earned honors... Read More

The new packaging effort, which will prominently display key nutritional information about avocados, aims to make nutritional choices easier for consumers... Read More

The Food System Outlook 2025 report shows millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the food industry, with 90% prioritizing healthy, fresh and clean-label foods over other expenses, even during economic hardship... Read More

As the company rolls out same-day delivery of fresh perishables in more than 1,000 U.S. cities, industry experts are weighing the impact on growers, shippers and rival retailers... Read More

Retailers and customers are preparing for rising prices, supply disruptions and potentially less variety... Read More

A new survey by the Idaho Potato Commission reveals the top homemade potato dishes in every U.S. region, just in time for National Potato Day on Aug. 19.. Read More

When is comes to addressing a dissatisfied shopper, the lesson is clear for any retailer, explains columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

In this week’s Fresh Produce Fridays, branding expert Jean Pierre Lacroix shares three ways grocers can use emotional design, storytelling and nostalgia to create instant connections with shoppers and boost sales... Read More

Babylon Micro-Farms, which recently made the Inc. 5000 list, is growing fast by focusing on education, corporate dining, hospitality and health care. Oshima spoke with The Packer about turnkey solutions, hyperlocal produce, customer experience and more... Read More

A record number of monthly users for e-grocery services helped fuel sales growth, as “free” delivery combined with convenience continues to attract customers, according to Brick Meets Click shopper survey... Read More

Dole’s packaging refresh taps into how millennials and Gen Z are fueling a boom in fresh produce demand and elevated preferences, as revealed in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2025 report... Read More