Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

A new Circana report offers insights on how U.S. consumers are redefining dinnertime. The company's industry adviser for consumer goods and foodservice spoke with The Packer about habits specific to produce... Read More

For 2023, the USDA reported that 35.2% of the U.S. fresh vegetable supply was provided by imports, down from 35.4% accounted for by imports in 2022 but up from the 32% import share in 2018... Read More

The floral-fabulous Encore Boston Harbor proved a fitting venue for the New England Produce Council’s 2024 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo... Read More

Each year, produce companies look forward to returning to this regional show, where exhibitors say the event’s size and networking opportunities make for a worthwhile gathering... Read More

Divert Inc. has released data showing wasted food measured nearly 30% higher in summertime than the winter months... Read More

The museum timed the three-month Bobby Banana display to coincide with Dole's 125th "Banana-Versary," a year-long celebration of the global produce company's 125 years in the banana business... Read More

The pending $24.6 billion deal is reportedly on pause until a Colorado District Court rules on a lawsuit that seeks to block the deal... Read More

The California Fresh Fig Growers Association said it expects ample crop into fall to meet growing consumer demand... Read More

The Watsonville, Calif.-based berry company has launched a redesigned website, developed in collaboration with Dystrick, that seeks to provide users with a seamless and engaging experience... Read More

San Francisco-based GrubMarket said the addition will help it grow in Texas and the Southwest... Read More

Standards organization reflects on the 50th anniversary of the first UPC scan and looks to the future of scanning and data in retail... Read More

As the summer season hits, marketers of specialty produce in the Los Angeles area say sales remain strong, and at least one distributor is going beyond product sales to focus on additional support services... Read More

The Hass Avocado Board has named marketing firm Meyocks as its agency partner to lead research and nutrition-focused advertising and creative strategy promoting the benefits of avocados to health professionals... Read More

Educational sessions at the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo and the Sustainable Produce Summit provided a wealth of information from industry experts. Here's a chance to take a virtual seat at the presentations... Read More

More than 80% of consumers perceive that food prices have increased a little or a lot over the past 12 months, according to a new study from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand and Analysis... Read More

Blackberries, watermelon, sweet corn and tomatoes are just few of the approximately two dozen fruits and vegetables Arkansas growers will be marketing this spring and summer, and they say quality should be excellent... Read More

Organizers say the Produce for All Leadership Summit will bring together leaders from across the food, food equity and health spectrums for resource sharing and to create a plan to increase produce consumption... Read More

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

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

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

Representatives with three U.S.-based retailers addressed challenges and opportunities the produce industry faces during a panel at the recent Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show... Read More

The grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce is poised to welcome the industry on its home turf of Vancouver, British Columbia, at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show, April 23-25... Read More