Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

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

When a fresh produce item beats center-store, shelf-stable treats in an overall snack contest, that’s something to talk about. .. Read More

A majority of shoppers with a limited budget who were polled by Purdue University in May are shopping at dollar stores, even for food items... Read More

The Packer's Fresh Trends 2023 survey showed 39% of consumers indicated fresh lemon purchases in the past year... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 indicated that 59% of all consumers said they purchased onions in the past year... Read More

Experts have shared their failsafe methods for selecting the perfect watermelon and new variety cantaloupe this summer. .. Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey indicated that 46% of all consumers purchased oranges last year... Read More

For the little grocery store standing on its own, there's no data division providing insights that direct produce business decisions. Resources are limited. So, startups are brainstorming solutions... Read More

Historically, about 40% of produce sales and unit volume at brick-and-mortar grocery stores are from impulse buys, experts say. How do you do that online?.. Read More

Don’t miss opportunities to branch out and grow your produce sales in nontraditional markets... Read More

California’s Oceanside Pole says it’s ready to harvest the season’s first vine-ripened tomatoes at the end of June alongside exclusive marketer Oppy. .. Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 reported that 28% of consumers said they purchased limes in the previous year... Read More

In partnership with keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, the retailer’s funding to 23 recipients goes toward projects focused on food waste prevention, reduction and recovery... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 revealed that 26% of consumers said they purchased mangoes in the past year... Read More

Steve Mayer was promoted to president of Bashas’ Operating Cos., announced June 14, at a grand opening ceremony that also celebrated Bashas’ new headquarters in Chandler, Ariz... Read More

A focus on fresh, affordable food and an enhanced digital strategy has proven a successful combination, says The Kroger Co., which reported its first quarter 2023 results without fuel on June 15... Read More