Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Mulling over melon practices: My, how our perspective changes as we grow up, open our minds and discover that the Greatest Generation might have known something we didn’t... Read More

The recognition celebrates Sunbury, Pa.-based Weis Markets' exceptional dedication to providing consumers with the freshest and highest-quality mangoes, according to a news release... Read More

When a challenge arises in produce, hesitation and inaction can lead to an undesirable outcome. Sometimes the best option is to "just lower your head and push," says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The San Francisco-based company has added an inventory management solution to its AI-powered fresh tech platform used by grocers, including Fresh Thyme and Heinen's... Read More

Inflation has wobbled, but it won’t fall down... Read More

Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, has launched Flash grocery service, allowing customers to receive their DriveUp & Go and delivery orders in as little as 30 minutes... Read More

To learn more about Tops’ philanthropy, The Packer recently spoke with Andy Brocato, manager of corporate contributions and donations for Tops... Read More

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DENVER — Patrick O'Brien, produce manager of a Safeway store near the University of Denver, was recently honored with the International Fresh Produce Association’s 2023 Retail Produce Manager Award... Read More

Ensuring your supermarket is doing what it can to be more environmentally and socially sustainable means attacking this ongoing goal from every angle... Read More

In a move to advance the Kroger-Albertsons merger, the retailers have entered an agreement to divest with C&S Wholesale Grocers, selling 413 stores, eight distribution centers, two offices and five private-label brands... Read More

Since 2021, the grocer has invested approximately $40 million a year in a store remodel program focused primarily on delivering what shoppers want from fresh... Read More

Retailers and produce companies should collaborate for better security from cyberattacks, says Johnny McGuire, a produce information technology director and head of ProduceSupply.org's Cyber Security Council. .. Read More

Timed with National Mushroom Month, the mushroom marketing council has launched a fall promotion offering home cooks resources, recipes and inspiration that spotlight simplicity and speed... Read More

Both tomatoes were recently honored with the International Taste Institute's 2023 Superior Taste Award... Read More

This is what Walmart rolled out to tens of thousands of store associates and how it will affect their jobs... Read More

A bullish multimillion-dollar remodel program and an admirable willingness to enter, serve and improve markets that competitors have largely disavowed have made Tops Friendly Markets much more than a grocery store... Read More

Let’s talk return on investment, or ROI, for social media. These are the social strategies and beneficial results from retailers, marketers and a supplier... Read More

If a grocer is built properly for convenience, with good customer service, a tired shopper is more likely to head to that store at the end of the day, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The Packer's Fresh Trends 2023 research indicated that 62% of consumers said they purchased potatoes in the past year... Read More

Dig into the data on avocado regions, volume and retail prices, for both conventional and organic fruit... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato explains how adhering to the meaning of this French phrase can help optimize labor scheduling, product ordering and merchandising... Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode, learn how improving worker safety and health is more than preventing slips and falls. It's also warmup exercises before a shift. It's feminine products in the restroom. .. Read More