Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Florida locations of Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix Super Markets Inc. will participate in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Fresh From Florida program during the coming year... Read More

The new Thanksgiving Tracker from Circana suggests retailers should consider the power of promotions in maximizing produce sales and more this holiday... Read More

Global specialty produce is a large category, but consumers unfamiliar with these items may hesitate to add them to their cart. That's where signage, packaging and informed associates can help bridge the gap... Read More

So often in produce, a merchandising challenge or an issue can be identified by tearing things down to the mat, metaphorically speaking, and starting over, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Bako Sweet is offering tips for and partnering with retailers to transform holiday produce displays... Read More

For the avocado category to see continued growth at retail, it needs a strong presence around the perimeter of the store — not just the produce department, says Alvaro Luque, president and CEO of Avocados From Mexico... Read More

Food 4 Less/Foods Co. recently marked its 35th anniversary by making a donation to Los Angeles Southwest Community College in support of its food pantry and hunger relief efforts... Read More

Despite higher food prices, consumers who typically include at least some organic fruits and vegetables in their grocery carts are not giving up on the category — and some are increasing their purchases... Read More

Customers of the Midwest grocery chain can activate mobile notifications when fresh, locally sourced produce arrives at their preferred store... Read More

The price-friendly potato is nutritious and versatile in meals — but be sure to maximize your opportunities when advertising a sale, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Recent analysis shows that the potato category gives retailers untapped opportunities to drive additional customer engagement... Read More

Now using the cloud, Invafresh helps Price Chopper/Market 32 forecast, replenish orders, plan production and manage inventory by integrating in-store production data into the AI-enhanced Fresh Retail Platform. .. Read More

From the last week of October through the end of the year, grocers can participate in MountainKing’s Butter Potato Bash by merchandising the company’s 5-pound Butter Reds, 5-pound Butter Golds and 5-pound Butter Creams... Read More

Having a seasoned produce supervisor handle operations for major store events is good — having additional experienced personnel on hand to deal with the swarm of demands is even better, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Potatoes Your Way is touted as offering a hassle-free cooking experience packaged in a sustainable fiber tray... Read More

The Carlisle, Pa.-based company has named Rebecca Lupfer chief financial officer and Dave Lessard senior vice president of operations, customer experience and perishable distribution... Read More

In a move aimed at meeting growing customer demand for online shopping, Hy-Vee Inc. has partnered with Takeoff Technologies to employ micro fulfillment centers in select metro locations. .. Read More

Who is the man behind PMG's 2023 Produce Retailer of the Year Award? Find out in this raw, uncut interview on the "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast... Read More

Celebrating National Farmers Day on Oct. 12, The Giant Co. of Carlisle, Pa., said it will donate $20,000 to agriculture education programs growing future generations of food and agriculture leaders... Read More

It's nice to have a great idea, but it's even better to execute the plan at some point. Columnist Armand Lobato has advice for getting over the hump... Read More

See what shoppers prefer when it comes to fruit packaging, culled from Circana data by Fusion, a produce marketing firm... Read More

In one way or another, grocers have been dabbling in farming for years. But in the last 10 years, food retailers have found new and interesting ways to do it. Learn why, how and who is growing in-store... Read More

The Food as Medicine movement just got even more real for the fresh produce industry... Read More

ROME — Few produce shopping experiences beat the bustle of a Saturday morning at the Eternal City’s Mercato Trionfale, the latest destination in The Packer's Market Crush series... Read More

The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer has been recognized by the EPA's GreenChill Program for reaching superior goal achievement in its refrigerant emissions reduction goal in 2022... Read More