Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

For every O Organics private-label brand product purchased in July, the company says it will donate a nutritious meal to a child in need... Read More

This is how blueberry prices are bumping up and dipping down at retail, according to data from Agtools... Read More

As the vast majority of meals were consumed at home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers learned how to enliven mealtime and snacks — with dips, dressings and marinades often playing an important role... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association has developed a plethora of programs to help the industry comply with the latest food safety requirements... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 found that 38% of consumers indicated they purchased fresh pineapple last year... Read More

CEA, or controlled environment agriculture, is not a consumer term, so panelists at the conference gave tips on what to focus on instead to sell more CEA produce at retail and restaurants... Read More

The specialty food retailer is also offering a gift card promotion and sharing the stories behind products that make its brand special... Read More

Local is king at the newest Whole Foods Market in Washington, D.C.’s historic Walter Reed development, where certified organic, conventional and Sourced for Good produce, plus offerings from local farms, abound... Read More

Following recent European expansion, clean tech company TIPA Corp. has partnered with PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging for U.S. production of flexible, compostable packaging usable for produce... Read More

Chandler, Ariz.-based Bashas’ new president, Steve Mayer, talks about his career, the supermarket and its banners, prioritizing produce, differentiation, foodservice at retail and other goals he has in store... Read More

In-person events in the relationship-based produce business help keep conversations and creativity flowing among professionals who work throughout the industry, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Learn from ZAG Technical Services data expert Thuan Ngo how getting a better handle on the data you already have is key before diving into AI — making smart buying, selling, marketing, investment decisions... Read More

The Healthy Family Project and The Packer have teamed up to share some tips and tricks to eat more fruits and vegetables in an education series called The Fresh Factor. In June, we are shining a light on beets. .. Read More

Healthy Family Project’s 21st Publix Produce for Kids campaign helps secure 775,000 meals for families in Publix communities... Read More

Cashmere, Wash.-based Crunch Pak is collaborating with Minecraft and Kellogg’s to create a mini-meal snacking solution... Read More

The grocer says it's “serving up a welcome reprieve” for shoppers cooking out this summer — beating the national average cost of an Independence Day cookout and paying shoppers the difference. .. Read More

The USDA reports retail per capita availability of fresh pears has declined slightly in the past decade... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 found that 43% of all consumers reported purchases of bell peppers in the previous year... Read More

To take advantage of the bounty of produce available in July, dietitians from The Giant Co., Carlisle, Pa., created a bevy of free virtual classes to give shoppers related buying and cooking tips... Read More

Learn these tips to avoid a crushed ankle or bloody thumb in the supermarket backroom, warehouse or produce aisle... Read More

The fresh produce industry needs to build its future food safety workforce. Guest columnist Gretchen Wall discusses how the International Fresh Produce Association is inspiring and developing young professionals... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey showed 33% of consumers said they purchased mushrooms in the past year... Read More

Listen to learn: Why are produce buyers asking for nut bars? How does this help produce sales at retail or the overall basket ring?.. Read More

We’re now on the threshold of the most intense two to three months of fresh produce sales, says columnist Armand Lobato, who offers guidance on making the most of your summer setup... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 showed 18% of all consumers polled said they bought nectarines in the past year... Read More