Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

As spring approaches, California growers and suppliers share insights into production trends, consumer demand and industry innovations for seasonal vegetables... Read More

Associated Wholesale Grocers said total distribution of cooperative benefits returned to shareholders was a record $642.1 million, up 6.53%... Read More

In honor of World Pistachio Day, the competition challenged retailers across the U.S. and Canada to craft innovative in-store displays that showcased Wonderful Pistachios’ products in visually striking and fun ways... Read More

The premium strawberries are in season now through May, or as nature dictates, available exclusively through the company for retailers nationwide... Read More

A collaboration will bring forth new premium berries and build on the momentum of Hunkaberry jumbo blueberry and Pink Cosmo, the companies say... Read More

The official pack date has been set for Vidalia onions, which are available for a limited time each year from April through early September. .. Read More

The 2025 AWG Innovation Showcase, held March 24-26 in Overland Park, Kan., featured innovative solutions, new concepts, the latest trends and strategies to drive retail success in the grocery industry... Read More

The Canadian greenhouse grower says it is rapidly expanding its acreage, becoming one of North America’s largest lit-crop roma growers. .. Read More

1WorldSync and Mercatus plan to address the benefits for suppliers and grocers in an April 2 webinar... Read More

The company is also highlighting availability of its Giant Blueberries, now available in a new label design, selected by California Giant’s consumer audience... Read More

The retailer seeks damages from Albertsons — which sued Kroger in December — as it alleges misconduct and material breaches of the companies' proposed merger agreement... Read More

Initiatives featuring clear packaging and social media engagement are part of a rebranding initiative to increase mushroom consumption and attract the next generation... Read More

The added bags are part of the company’s AVO360 program aimed at ensuring a year-round supply of fruit and offer personalized avocado experiences and customer-focused insights for retailers throughout the U.S., West Pak says... Read More

The program helps retailers take advantage of the surge in seafood sales during Lent by putting fresh produce at the center of the action, the company says... Read More

Matthew Aronson, chief revenue officer at Verdant Technologies, shares how the company deploys 1-MCP in a new way to offer better produce to retailers and reduce the use of ice in shipping... Read More

Along with the exclusive discounts, Amazon introduced a new private-label brand and enhancements to its online grocery shopping experience... Read More

All produce buying trips are educational, but some more memorable than others, says columnist Armand Lobato of a visit to meet grape growers and shippers in Chile... Read More

The retailer is marking National Nutrition Month with a guide to seasonal produce and fresh recipes... Read More

Giorgio says the value-added items provide pizzerias and foodservice operators with convenient, high-quality solutions that enhance menu offerings while maintaining operational efficiency... Read More

Bako Sweet says creating vibrant, impactful displays with its color-drenched bags of sweetpotatoes can draw in customers this Easter season... Read More

C&S Wholesale Grocers, which had agreed to acquire nearly 600 stores as part of the deal, claims Kroger refused to pay a $125 million termination fee... Read More

A collaboration with the American Diabetes Association simplifies healthier shopping with expert nutrition guidance, product recommendations and shoppable recipes to inform and guide consumers, Instacart says... Read More

With the latest addition, the network of stores that accept SNAP/EBT online payments on the DoorDash Marketplace nearly doubles to over 35,000 stores... Read More

Three new supercenters are set to open May 8 in Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights... Read More

DoorDash said it continues to accelerate its momentum in retail and grocery, providing tools and technology to reach both new and loyal customers... Read More