Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Shoppers can sample and purchase hatch chilies products as part of the 15th annual Chile Roast event... Read More

Aldi will add about 400 stores in the Southeast U.S. through the planned acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, the company said Aug. 16... Read More

Are Trader Joe’s employees really told to flirt with shoppers? How is it so fun to work there? Why have the two CEOs stayed so long? CEO Bryan Palbaum and company President and Vice CEO Jon Basalone answer... Read More

The Cincinnati-based grocer has partnered with 80 Acres Farms to bring shoppers across the Midwest and Southeast vertically grown salad blends, herbs and tomatoes... Read More

The Packer recently sat down with the Divert CEO to learn how his company is partnering with retailers including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons Cos., and Kroger to convert billions of pounds of wasted food into energy... Read More

Having a rambutan program brings diversity to a retailer’s shelves and entices shoppers to head to their stores for this unique item, says Gabe Bernal, vice president for Seasons Farm Fresh... Read More

That final chance — the last 50 feet — to sell your produce is the topic of the inaugural New England Produce Council Produce Manager Leadership Development Program, presented at NEPC’s annual expo August 22... Read More

For your inspiration, let’s shine a light on some winning and notable citrus displays entered in the winter 2023 contest of PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series... Read More

Suppliers and grocery retailers are working together to provide convenient, healthy options for children and families in the produce aisle — perfect for school lunches and on-the-go snacks... Read More

​​​​​​​July consumer prices were 3.2% higher than a year ago, according to the Commerce Department’s Consumer Price Index... Read More

There’s something inherently “extra” about mushrooms. Sure, they slay as a flavorful and more affordable substitute for meat, but they also offer health benefits galore, play well in a variety of diets and cook quickly... Read More

When the senior bus rolls up, some clerks scoff at or avoid helping these customers. That's unfortunate, because there should be more consideration for the needs of this growing segment, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Learn some fun facts about this highly regarded root... Read More

Stephanie Bazan, senior vice president of commercial strategy and execution for Avocados From Mexico, said in late July that Mexican volume was leaning heavily toward small fruit... Read More

On this episode of "Tip of the Iceberg Podcast," learn why Emily Massi's healthy living merchandising manager role was created, how she’s bridging the two worlds and how it benefits consumers and produce retailers... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey found that 24% of consumers reported raspberry purchases in the past year... Read More

See what the produce department of an award-winning produce manager looks like... Read More

U.S. retail sales of potatoes have grown 16.8% from July 2022 through June 2023, according to a recent Circana report... Read More

"With signage throughout the store, we can provide helpful information to customers that want low-carbon footprint items within different food groups,” Mom’s founder and CEO Scott Nash said... Read More

The medjool date brand is banking on shopper demand for sweet and spicy snacks to drive sales in new date snack offering... Read More

The chain also noted a 3.2% gain in comparable store sales versus the same quarter a year ago... Read More

Do you have "diamonds" that "eat like candy"? Let's hope your stock has "legs" but isn't "kicked." Columnist Armand Lobato explains some of the unofficial terms heard around the produce aisle... Read More

The Organic Produce Performance report has tracked a 1.5% growth in sales and about 1% growth in volume in organic fresh produce for the second quarter of 2023, compared with the same period in 2022... Read More

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Dana Barnett rolled his shopping cart by the blueberries at The Giant Co.’s produce department, pausing to lean toward Produce Manager Breanna “Bre” Norris... Read More

In the race to promote the produce of the next holiday or season, The Fresh Market takes first prize for fall 2023. You can bet there'll be pumpkins at this party... Read More