Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Uber Eats is adding Wegmans, 7-Eleven, El Super, Albertson’s and more to its growing list of grocery and convenience merchants that accept SNAP EBT payment... Read More

The indoor farmer’s packaging redesign highlights key benefits of greenhouse-grown greens, including long-lasting freshness and pesticide-free salads... Read More

Karla Waddleton succeeds Atty McGrath, who was recently promoted to CEO... Read More

With time continuing to be a premium for consumers, garlic marketers say they see rising interest in garlic convenience products as well as organics... Read More

PRS In Vivo’s Retail Lab combines supermarket simulations with eye tracking and behavioral analysis to help grocers better understand what drives produce purchases and how to optimize the in-store experience... Read More

Major grocers such as H-E-B, Amazon, Walmart and Publix have stepped in with donations, supplies and logistical support to aid victims of the devastating July 4 floods in central Texas... Read More

Online grocery rings are up $9.8 billion in monthly sales, while in-store sales slip as households shift where they buy most of their groceries, finds Brick Meets Click... Read More

Gelson’s Markets is partnering with retail tech firm Upshop to implement AI-driven operations that enhance efficiency, reduce waste and elevate the in-store experience across its Southern California locations... Read More

The Packer explores the bold flavor of Hatch chiles, from the fields of New Mexico to grocery store roasting stations and at-home kitchens... Read More

The new Save A Lot y Mas store format opens in St. Louis, Mo., with expanded produce, meat and bakery options... Read More

Retailers are encouraged to visit Booth No. 718 to experience Melissa’s newest innovations firsthand and learn how to bring these high-performing organics to their customers... Read More

Karniel, Giumarra families form global grape breeding program with innovation, global growth at heart... Read More

According to Placer.ai’s 2025 Grocery Report, fresh produce is fueling growth as consumers make more frequent, shorter trips to fresh-format and value-focused stores, favoring smaller store layouts and culturally relevant offerings... Read More

Highlighting “locally grown, locally sold” is what MAAB says positions Michigan asparagus as the option of choice... Read More

Don‘t want to waste time or money when a truckload of fresh produce arrives? Get organized with these recommendations from columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The event celebrating the summer’s harvest will feature a 30-foot-long mountain of fresh cherries... Read More

From SNAP benefit reform and fraud crackdown to the continuation of mass deportations with “no amnesty,” here’s how the USDA’s newly launched National Farm Security Action Plan may impact the fresh produce industry... Read More

As the nation celebrates blueberries this July, growers and marketers alike are embracing data-driven innovation and consumer trends to keep the beloved berry front and center... Read More

Even with a comprehensive produce manual to offer direction, store results depend on the produce manager’s approach to preparing a crew and holding them accountable, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Despite their budgetary concerns, Gen Z and millennial shoppers more frequently reported buying organic produce than older generations, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2025... Read More

The launch includes a refreshed website, updated trade show materials, new educational and promotional resources, and a strong digital presence, says the Colombia Avocado Board... Read More

To learn how the Toronto-based company is moving the needle on food waste and fresh produce consumption, The Packer recently connected with Flashfood CEO Jordan Schenck... Read More

The Wakefern Food Corp. supermarket cooperative has issued an open call to local farmers and growers for the gathering, which is to be held at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center... Read More

Mission Produce will be at the Organic Produce Summit, July 9-10, in the Serra Ballroom at Booth No. 321... Read More

A new report from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts ranked all 50 U.S. states by access to locally produced food, revealing that smaller states like Vermont, Oregon and Maine lead the nation in connecting residents with nearby farms, while major agricultural producers often lag... Read More