Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The grocer is set to hold a Produce Local Supplier Summit on July 9 to give New Jersey and Northeast growers an opportunity to meet with Wakefern members and join its network of local suppliers... Read More

The smaller format stores are set to open in the East Village’s StuyTown development on May 14 and in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood on June 4... Read More

The company offers shoppers options for preparing the popular potato dish at home with oven-baked or air fryer recipes... Read More

Ineffective effort is money wasted. Setting and maintaining daily organization is a must for produce managers, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Avocados From Mexico says the sandwich invites avocado fans to ditch the bread for avocado halves, creating an unexpectedly craveable experience... Read More

Marketing and public relations and well-executed retail displays helped drive sales and shopper engagement, the brand says... Read More

The company says the facility features the latest quality assurance and food safety technology, including precision temperature management and automated grading and sorting systems, designed to maintain fruit integrity and promote the long-lasting quality of avocados from Guatemala... Read More

Unispice calls the new technology “a game changer” for shipping green beans around the world... Read More

The grocer announced two new store openings, with additional stores opening in May and by the end of the year... Read More

Jeff Fairchild, produce buyer for Organically Grown Co., shares strategies from the chain of more than 20 stores... Read More

The grower is expanding its melon offerings with the Pure Perfection lineup to launch with three distinct varieties, available June through September... Read More

The kid-focused packaging line, which includes organic gala and fuji apples, is part of an initiative to connect with families on healthy snacking and sustainable farming... Read More

With an increasing need for preserving perishable goods and a robust outlook, companies are investing in technological advancements and new sustainable facilities... Read More

The contamination was discovered after samples collected from a store in Buffalo, N.Y., were analyzed by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory, revealing the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some 200-gram packages of Enoki mushrooms... Read More

Save Mart and Lucky shoppers enjoy incredible savings on thousands of items storewide, including avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, potatoes and peppers in the produce aisle... Read More

While some think produce retail specialists stop by only to criticize, a manager can seize the chance to tap into a valuable resource with experienced eyes, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

After purchasing any Wish Farms berry package, registered shoppers can text a picture of their receipt for a cash rebate via Venmo (up to two per person), the grower said... Read More

With younger shoppers driving sales growth for the category, produce businesses have multiple ways to stand out at retail... Read More

Sprouts Farmers Market the first retailer to stock South Mill Champs’ mushrooms in the eco-friendly bamboo packaging... Read More

Fueled by strategic footprint expansion and a rapidly growing national e-commerce presence, Sam’s Club says it plans to double membership — and more than double sales and profit — over the next eight to 10 years... Read More

Kroger announced the appointments of Joe Kelley, senior vice president of retail divisions; Kenny Kimball, division president of Smith’s; Chris Albi, division president of King Soopers; and, Kendra Doyel, division president of Food 4 Less... Read More

A juicy and slightly sweet addition to AeroFarms’ FlavorSpectrum, Micro Bok Choy is now available nationwide at retailers including Whole Foods, Giant Food and H Mart... Read More

The grocer says customers can now enjoy a seamless shopping experience with a variety of new and enhanced features that help customers, including the power of AI... Read More

Offering custom and common-branded promotional opportunities, merchandising strategies and education materials, the company says its AVO360 encourages customers to include avocados in their holiday celebrations... Read More

Fresh Express encourages consumers to unleash creativity in the kitchen through a multi-phase “Express Yourself” initiative across streaming, social and digital... Read More