Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The fresh garlic provider has opened an expanded R&D kitchen, named for co-founder and matriarch Ann Caneza, at its company headquarters in Orlando, Fla... Read More

In collaboration with the American Diabetes Association, the song will inspire healthier lifestyles and raise awareness for diabetes, one of the top health challenges affecting U.S. Hispanics... Read More

Food Lion is remodeling 153 Charlotte, N.C.-area stores, expanding its focus on locally sourced, sustainable fresh produce through its Local Goodness program and stronger partnerships with regional farmers... Read More

The global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods says its newly launched IFCO Digital, featuring a Tracking-as-a-Service solution, marks a key milestone in its digital transformation. .. Read More

The court’s action allows the administration for now to continue withholding about $4 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps... Read More

From driving basket sales to turnkey programs to new promotional campaigns, the produce industry is set to discuss the latest and greatest when it gathers in New York City, Dec. 2-4... Read More

In collaboration with Healthy Family Project, the campaign highlights “better-for-you brands” and the power of community support... Read More

Produce clerks’ courteous interactions with shoppers can enhance the in-store experience, but they should also know when it reaches a counterproductive point, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

In a memo signed by Patrick Penn, deputy under secretary of the Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, USDA said FNS would complete the processes necessary to make funds available to support subsequent transmittal of full issuance files to EBT processors Nov. 7... Read More

With 320 million pounds of food estimated to be wasted this Thanksgiving, ReFED shares tips to help consumers plan smarter, store better and cut waste during the season of gratitude... Read More

Its latest platform is designed to digitize and optimize one of the most challenging jobs in grocery: fresh distribution center buying. .. Read More

New research shows retailers deploying shelf intelligence with a hybrid data capture strategy are 136% more likely to maintain profitability leadership than those relying on a single approach... Read More

Grubhub customers can now order from Instacart’s network of more than a thousand national, regional and local retail banners across the U.S... Read More

With the shopper experience central to Harmons’ mission, ensuring shelves are stocked with the right items, in the right place, at the right price is critical for success, the grocer says... Read More

Dietitian and cookbook author Kylie Sakaida shows how fresh, chef-crafted salads can engage consumers who want convenience, nutrition and culinary inspiration... Read More

The Packer sat down with three executives from the retailer to discuss its “Right by You” Affordability Promise and how it puts savings and community first to help shoppers facing economic uncertainty... Read More

According to ReFED, 320 million pounds of Thanksgiving food, which includes 75 million pounds of produce, is headed for the trash bin... Read More

Are overnight graveyard shifts common in the produce aisle? No, but there’s a place for overnight shifts, and with them come many benefits, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

As the 42 million people who receive SNAP benefits await payment, food rescue nonprofit Sharing Excess has launched a website that aims to connect food distribution centers with people in need... Read More

Meijer customers interested in partnering with the retailer in the fight against hunger in their communities can add a $10 Simply Give donation card to their order during their next shopping trip... Read More

Twenty-five grocery partners have now joined together with DoorDash as part of a collective emergency food response to support those impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits... Read More

To learn more about how the pause to SNAP benefits could impact everyone from farmers to retailers to consumers, The Packer spoke with The Alliance to End Hunger President Eric Mitchell... Read More

The funding will support continued expansion of supply to meet growing demand and accelerate the company’s investment in technology and AI capabilities, says CEO Steve Magami... Read More

The affordable grocery app is making its Los Angeles debut in partnership with Gelson’s Markets, where it is offering its signature Produce Box — a mix of fresh and high-quality produce worth $18 to $25 — for just $9... Read More

Sprouts Farmers Market is now offering squash from Kreher Family Farms, which is Certified Regenerative by A Greener World... Read More