Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

A new survey by the Idaho Potato Commission reveals the top homemade potato dishes in every U.S. region, just in time for National Potato Day on Aug. 19.. Read More

When is comes to addressing a dissatisfied shopper, the lesson is clear for any retailer, explains columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

In this week’s Fresh Produce Fridays, branding expert Jean Pierre Lacroix shares three ways grocers can use emotional design, storytelling and nostalgia to create instant connections with shoppers and boost sales... Read More

A record number of monthly users for e-grocery services helped fuel sales growth, as “free” delivery combined with convenience continues to attract customers, according to Brick Meets Click shopper survey... Read More

Dole’s packaging refresh taps into how millennials and Gen Z are fueling a boom in fresh produce demand and elevated preferences, as revealed in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2025 report... Read More

The online retailer has expanded its same-day service to include fresh perishables, intensifying competition with grocery and quick-commerce rivals while creating new opportunities for fresh produce suppliers... Read More

The National Mango Board initiative is designed to drive mango consumption while supporting parents and kids with simple, nutritious and energizing fresh mango recipes... Read More

Apple marketers say this season looks to deliver a great eating experience with ample volume this year... Read More

Kroger shares easy ways to make a fresh family meal together, centered around in-season fruits and vegetables that even the youngest kids can enjoy preparing... Read More

Westside Produce and Classic Fruit unveiled a limited-edition JA17 Allen Family Farms label, celebrating the grower’s legacy and premium melons... Read More

Whether it’s promoting emerging varieties or leveraging influencer partnerships and functional food trends, the mushroom category continues to grow in more ways than one... Read More

Thousands of Dollar General locations will offer on-demand delivery of food and household staples through Uber Eats starting Aug. 8... Read More

Influencers like Angela Yvonne of VeganPopEats are turning budget grocery trips into viral content, inspiring millions of viewers to shop smarter, starting in the produce aisle at Aldi... Read More

Staying receptive to innovation, even after failures, can help retailers find a hit product that defies the odds, explains columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The Think Blink philosophy emphasizes using emotional design and storytelling in the produce aisle to create instant, meaningful connections that influence shopper decisions and drive sales... Read More

A fresh collaboration between Vegetables by Bayer and DNO Produce is bringing broccoli stems to school cafeterias, aiming to make nutritious vegetables more appealing and fun... Read More

A Simbe study finds widespread pricing errors, stockouts and online order issues across major U.S. grocery chains, underscoring the role of automation in restoring confidence... Read More

From festive packaging to back-to-school partnerships and Halloween promotions, produce marketers are crafting seasonal initiatives that speak directly to parents and kids... Read More

The new digital experience also features badges to help customers easily identify SNAP-eligible grocery products when shopping online, the company says... Read More

AFM’s fall initiatives will once again include promotions for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and college football... Read More

The anticipated surge in shopper traffic provide a prime time to align retail promotions... Read More

Specializing in sliced tomatoes, the new facility marks the company’s eighth fresh-cut operation across North America... Read More

Ed Oldham will join as head of sourcing; Ann Reed has been named group vice president of Our Brands; Jake Cannon has been named Cincinnati-Dayton division president; and Josh Harpole has been named Louisville division president... Read More

The Flashfood app offers shoppers discounts on fresh, nutritious food, keeping high-value food out of landfills... Read More

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has launched “Blueberries Go Big,” a new marketing campaign that it says evokes an emotional connection to the fruit. .. Read More