Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The “Powered by Potatoes” education series helps retailers understand the retail sales opportunities for potatoes... Read More

A new survey indicates rising consumer satisfaction with their diets, and it also examines shoppers' access to and preference of the type of stores where they purchase food... Read More

Ahead of the 2026 FSMA Section 204 compliance deadline, Kelleher Consultants offers guidance on compliance and best practices for quality control, emphasizing prevention and training across the food industry... Read More

Twenty produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Awards Program from the International Fresh Produce Association.  .. Read More

Simbe Robotics is partnering with Plexus Corp. to bring its retail robotics-as-a-service to market quickly and at global scale... Read More

Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates wholesalers will launch new online retail media networks powered by Instacart's Carrot Ads solution... Read More

Signs are everywhere in the produce aisle, but what you express, how you present them, when you place them and why you choose the information conveyed can make a big difference, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

May is National Salad Month, and it seems U.S. consumers already have a jump on enjoying these light, healthful treats. Here's what retail data shows about consumer preferences when it comes to a dish of leafy greens... Read More

Following the January launch in China for the Lunar New Year, Rubyglow — a yellow pineapple with a deep red outer shell — will be available directly from select grocery and fresh produce retailers nationwide... Read More

Earthbound Farm is celebrating 40 years of organic farming with new offerings, including its organic salad kits featuring dressings made with 100% organic avocado oil and its limited-harvest Wild Red Arugula blend... Read More

The grocer's new store is expected to feature locally sourced foods and fresh produce as well as expanded international offerings including Southeast Asian specialties, and Kosher and Halal products... Read More

The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer has recognized Canadian greenhouse grower Village Farms Fresh as a "Giga Guru" through its sustainability initiative "Project Gigaton.".. Read More

Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Lucky banners will use Instacart's Caper Cart, FoodStorm and Storefront Pro solutions to create omnichannel shopping experiences... Read More

Come along for The Packer’s virtual booth visits from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show... Read More

Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Fresh Farms had such a good response to its grape category management program and Candy variety table grape promotion last season that the company plans to bring back an expanded version... Read More

The Bentonville, Ark.-based grocer's new Bettergoods private label was launched with claims that the retailer will deliver chef-inspired food at a great value... Read More

Sustainability was a hot topic with numerous exhibitors at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show, April 23-25. .. Read More

The Packer’s booth visits at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show, April 23-25, included space-themed giveaways, large crops, new products and sustainable packaging... Read More

The Boise, Idaho-based company has been recognized for excellence on the Internet for its shopping and retail app... Read More

Exhibitors at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show talked about upcoming seasons, renewed connections and new packaging during the event held April 23-25... Read More

Sustainability efforts, ample volumes of produce and season kickoffs were among the highlights of some of the exhibitor booths at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show. .. Read More

The Williamsville, N.Y.-based grocer has acquired five store locations that had been owned and operated by Supermarket Management Inc., one of the company’s longstanding franchise partners... Read More

Gross profit margin improvement is never easy or fast. Here are a few tips to set your plan up for success, from columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Schnucks Markets named one of "America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024" by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights... Read More

Flavor and innovation were inextricably linked at this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show in Vancouver, British Columbia, April 23-25... Read More