Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

RSA America says the partnership will aid independent grocers looking to compete with national chains through smart, scalable and affordable technology... Read More

Babylon Micro-Farms, which recently made the Inc. 5000 list, is growing fast by focusing on education, corporate dining, hospitality and health care. Oshima spoke with The Packer about turnkey solutions, hyperlocal produce, customer experience and more... Read More

Advanced capabilities improve execution in departments where one in three shoppers say quality determines where they shop... Read More

“Disinformation online is a threat to the entire U.S. agricultural system, and it is important that everyone in the industry makes decisions based on facts and scientific evidence,” says co-founder Jenny Du... 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 predictive maintenance to intelligent inventory management, AI is transforming the way grocers manage produce operations, driving both efficiency and shopper engagement... Read More

Uber Eats is adding Wegmans, 7-Eleven, El Super, Albertson’s and more to its growing list of grocery and convenience merchants that accept SNAP EBT payment... Read More

Gelson’s Markets is partnering with retail tech firm Upshop to implement AI-driven operations that enhance efficiency, reduce waste and elevate the in-store experience across its Southern California locations... Read More

Karniel, Giumarra families form global grape breeding program with innovation, global growth at heart... Read More

As the nation celebrates blueberries this July, growers and marketers alike are embracing data-driven innovation and consumer trends to keep the beloved berry front and center... Read More

A new report from Coresight Research and Simbe shows a 151% surge in planned tech investments amid pricing volatility, labor pressure and shrinking margins... Read More

Albertsons Media Collective’s in-store digital display network is designed to transform how brands connect with shoppers in the produce aisle... Read More

DeCicco & Sons plans to use new retail automation to enhance operational execution and in-store experience across multiple locations... Read More

With its modular, space-efficient design, Opollo Farm is a fully automated vertical farm that uses advanced robotics to boost local food supply and deliver harvest-ready crops in as little as 15 days. .. Read More

1WorldSync and Mercatus plan to address the benefits for suppliers and grocers in an April 2 webinar... Read More

A collaboration with the American Diabetes Association simplifies healthier shopping with expert nutrition guidance, product recommendations and shoppable recipes to inform and guide consumers, Instacart says... Read More

With GrubAssist AI’s latest updates, companies can now harness AI without changing the way they work, empowering employees to engage naturally and receive precise, AI-powered insights, says GrubMarket... Read More

This partnership addresses the growing demand in the independent grocery sector for flexible, scalable self-checkout systems that seamlessly integrate with next-generation POS systems, the company says... Read More

The Oklahoma-based grocer is deploying Local Express’ Made-to-Order omnichannel solution at its 36 Homeland and 11 United stores to modernize prepared foods, catering and foodservice operations... Read More

A survey report from Everseen shows 98% of retailers plan full artificial intelligence deployment by 2027, while consumers emphasize the need for greater transparency of AI use... Read More

The company, with its climate-risk and price-forecasting software, says it is the event's first software winner... Read More

Ibotta CEO Bryan Leach discusses how digital innovations are reshaping the way consumers shop for fresh produce and how retailers can leverage these trends to boost sales... Read More

The California-based retailer said the implementation of Afresh in its produce departments will improve ordering inventory capabilities and reduce food waste... Read More

Everseen's Alex Siskos shares how vision AI technology is being applied from the produce section to shelf optimization... Read More

Steve Statler, chief marketing officer and head of food safety with Wiliot, shares the benefits that artificial intelligence and machine learning can provide the produce industry, especially in traceability... Read More