Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Columnist Armand Lobato shares a phased strategy for grand openings that prioritizes disciplined scheduling and expert oversight to prevent exhaustion... Read More

From viral Whole Foods hacks to Nash Produce tech, Field Fresh expansions and IFPA networking, the foodservice supply chain is shifting rapidly to optimize labor, boost consumption and meet consumer lifestyles... Read More

Driven by targeted influencer partnerships, recipe showcases and multichannel advertising, the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board’s marketing efforts generated millions of impressions to connect modern shoppers with local growers and boost retail engagement... Read More

The campaign debuts a first-of-its-kind four-day national livestream marathon featuring independent operators to raise awareness and drive donations for communities facing food insecurity... Read More

Uber’s director of grocery and retail partnerships explains how the platform is helping grocers capture spontaneous, midweek demand by turning on-demand delivery into a seamless extension of its business... Read More

The company has launched a “Cooking with Antoni” sweepstakes, a summer promotion partnering with the Emmy-winning television personality and New York Times bestselling author to drive value-added salad volume through experiential prizes, including a virtual cooking session... Read More

Driven by surging consumer demand for local produce, retailers and state agricultural branding programs are expanding initiatives to keep homegrown produce front and center for shoppers... Read More

Bipartisan legislation heading to Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s desk aims to protect consumers from real-time price gouging and safeguard union grocery jobs... Read More

When individual challenges arise, produce professionals have their own way of rallying together, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Creekside Organics is kicking off its 2026 California grape season under the Fruit World brand, featuring premium, flavorful organic Thomcord and Kyoho varieties packaged in new, sustainable and durable cardboard punnets... Read More

Driven by consumer demands for authentic global flavor profiles and clean-label nutrition, leading refrigerated dip and dressing brands are partnering with retailers to transform the category into an indispensable everyday meal solution... Read More

Driven by a 6.1% annual spike in fruit and vegetable prices, a new national survey reveals that more than a third of U.S. households are cutting back on fresh produce, prompting a consumer shift toward frozen alternatives and raising concerns about long-term public health... Read More

Stacking or pouring produce in displays? Columnist Armand Lobato discusses the rare exceptions to the rules... Read More

By eliminating the manual blind spots of traditional tracking, real-time wireless automation is helping retailers protect fresh food quality and slash spoilage... Read More

After intense social media backlash over microscopic stock and confusing digital checkout lines, Aldi is attempting to make amends by dropping 5,000 additional “Encore” Blind Boxes on Friday... Read More

The company says it’s leveraging its more than 25 years of supply chain expertise to help grower-packer-shippers, retailers, foodservice operators and distributors simplify the supply chain, reduce food waste, optimize inventory levels, mitigate compliance risk and increase profitably... Read More

From patriotic packaging to star-spangled sweepstakes, fresh produce brands are rolling out limited-edition summer features to celebrate the nation’s milestone birthday... Read More

Driven by a consumer desire for health, sustainability and transparency, the sector is experiencing remarkable market growth, which growers are meeting through third-party certifications, supply chain management and high-volume, reliable retail programs... Read More

While shoppers often believe their grocery choices are entirely rational, neuromarketing reveals that subconscious emotional impulses and evolutionary instincts dictate what they buy long before they ever reach for an item... Read More

Frustrated shoppers took to social media to call out the grocery retailer after waiting in digital checkout lines for up to 45 minutes, only to find out the highly anticipated free boxes had vanished in seconds... Read More

By shifting raw honeycomb into the fresh produce section, retailers can build a high-margin category that injects new revenue directly to domestic beekeepers currently being pushed out of business by fraudulent liquid honey imports... Read More

Over the past 42 years, growers, shippers, retailers and consumers have come to recognize the value of the Jersey Fresh logo on the produce they buy, ship or sell... Read More

The Midwest retailer says it remains committed to an inspired team member experience... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato explains why nonproduce chatter — and the three B’s — are valuable tools that can help build key relationships... Read More

According to a new Logile survey, retail grocers can unlock a powerful competitive advantage and secure customer loyalty by prioritizing excellent, well-stocked produce departments over aggressive price discounting... Read More