Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Publix says it has donated over 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America food banks since 2020, aiding farmers and addressing food insecurity. .. Read More

Schnuck Markets has been selected as a 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, marking the third consecutive year the St. Louis-based grocer has received the honor... Read More

Produce departments need advocates to ensure there's ample room to properly and safely receive, stage, break down and prep a load of product, and that ultimately helps a store's life span, says columnist Armand Lobato. .. Read More

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association offered a retail tour that included a visit to Loblaws City Market in downtown Vancouver, where co-owner Dave Sherwood led a group through the 41,000-square-foot store... Read More

Some may think of citrus fruit as strictly a winter crop, yet summer varieties are increasingly appearing on consumers’ radar — and in their shopping carts. .. Read More

"The latest CPI report demonstrates that the process of taming inflation continues, with food-at-home a particular bright spot in this month’s data,” says Andy Harig of FMI, the Food Industry Association... Read More

Grocers are creating programs, reducing food waste and working with partners to be responsible stewards of the environment... Read More

April 2024 saw U.S. online grocery sales rise by 4.4%, reaching $8.5 billion, with pickup and delivery also growing. Walmart's focus on first-party delivery services contributed to this growth, according to a new survey... Read More

Want to make summer sales sizzle? Columnist and Joe Watson offers some advice from an industry expert on how to prepare for promotions... Read More

Wonderful Pistachios has been named the official snack of Combo Breaker, a video game convention and tournament series in the U.S. dedicated to competitive fighting games... Read More

Produce retailers can use social media platforms to engage with consumers and boost their brands. Experts share content strategies, tips and best practices to help take digital marketing efforts to the next level. .. Read More

Summer merchandising is ripe with opportunity. Columnist Armand Lobato shares some must-have steps and display tips to make the produce department stand out to shoppers this season... Read More

The company cited a strategic evaluation amid economic conditions in its decision about the banner, which operates in Missouri... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey shows nearly 7 in 10 consumers reported buying a larger variety of fresh produce than two decades ago. See which commodities have made the greatest gains in shoppers' carts... Read More

A new survey indicates rising consumer satisfaction with their diets, and it also examines shoppers' access to and preference of the type of stores where they purchase food... Read More

Ahead of the 2026 FSMA Section 204 compliance deadline, Kelleher Consultants offers guidance on compliance and best practices for quality control, emphasizing prevention and training across the food industry... Read More

Twenty produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Awards Program from the International Fresh Produce Association.  .. Read More

Simbe Robotics is partnering with Plexus Corp. to bring its retail robotics-as-a-service to market quickly and at global scale... Read More

Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates wholesalers will launch new online retail media networks powered by Instacart's Carrot Ads solution... Read More

Signs are everywhere in the produce aisle, but what you express, how you present them, when you place them and why you choose the information conveyed can make a big difference, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

May is National Salad Month, and it seems U.S. consumers already have a jump on enjoying these light, healthful treats. Here's what retail data shows about consumer preferences when it comes to a dish of leafy greens... Read More

Following the January launch in China for the Lunar New Year, Rubyglow — a yellow pineapple with a deep red outer shell — will be available directly from select grocery and fresh produce retailers nationwide... Read More

The grocer's new store is expected to feature locally sourced foods and fresh produce as well as expanded international offerings including Southeast Asian specialties, and Kosher and Halal products... Read More

The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer has recognized Canadian greenhouse grower Village Farms Fresh as a "Giga Guru" through its sustainability initiative "Project Gigaton.".. Read More

Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Lucky banners will use Instacart's Caper Cart, FoodStorm and Storefront Pro solutions to create omnichannel shopping experiences... Read More