Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

As “The Produce Aisle” column reaches a significant mark, columnist Armand Lobato has an eye on continuing to stay sharp... Read More

Uber plans to integrate digital promotions across its U.S. ecosystem, allowing CPG brands to reach shoppers with targeted savings directly within the Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates apps... Read More

With AWG’s rollout of SmartMeals, Harps Food Stores is also deploying the AI-powered personal assistant across 150-plus locations to provide customers with instant, budget-friendly meal plans integrated directly with real-time store inventory... Read More

LG Herndon Jr. Farms is continuing its partnership with Glory Foods to launch a co-branded line, leveraging the Southern heritage and national recognition of both brands to drive retail excitement this season... Read More

A Numerator report says the federal government’s inversion of the food pyramid has triggered a $130 billion migration of consumer capital toward the fresh perimeter, forcing the retail industry to replace the high-margin stability of the center store... Read More

The nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler celebrates its centennial milestone at the 2026 Innovation Showcase and honors a century of supporting independent grocers across America... Read More

Potatoes? Bananas? Columnist Armand Lobato offer his breakdown of value and versatility on this top pick and shares resources to make the most out of it... Read More

Hannaford stores donated a record amount of fresh, quality food to local food banks and pantries across the Northeast. The increase comes as food banks report a growing level of need in their communities... Read More

Associated Wholesale Grocers says its Breez AI-powered shopping assistant provides a high-tech tool to increase basket sizes and compete with national retail giants through personalized, budget-conscious meal-planning... Read More

As shoppers seek functional nutrition to fuel their busy lifestyles, retail leaders are transforming the produce department with innovative, high-protein snacks and meal kits that combine the health benefits of fresh plants with the satiety of added protein... Read More

Potatoes USA says research indicates the average potato shopper’s basket is over $98 compared to a non-fresh-potato shopper’s basket of less than $50... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato shares a cautionary tale of how one produce manager fudged the facts so he could report the result he thought the company wanted to hear... Read More

Meijer is set to strengthen its Midwest presence this spring with the grand opening of two 159,000-square-foot supercenters in Aurora, Ohio, and Brownsburg, Ind... Read More

David Hinojosa is set to lead the company’s next phase of strategic growth and community-focused retail initiatives... Read More

In an executive interview, Bonduelle Americas CEO Bobby Chacko discusses transitioning from the Ready Pac name, leveraging his deep CPG background to bring “brand stickiness” to fresh produce and navigating the intense 15-day shelf-life cycle... Read More

Since 2014, the program has supported more than $8.2 million in fresh produce purchases, generated $12.2 million in economic impact for local communities, and directed $2.3 million toward New York farmers... Read More

These spuds are increasingly in the spotlight as consumers seek more variety and restaurant-inspired meals at home... Read More

By packaging nutrient-dense napa cabbage with premium potatoes and carrots, Melissa’s 36-ounce retail solution offers a convenient, QR-code-guided meal prep option designed to boost incremental sales alongside holiday meat displays... Read More

After weathering a volatile winter, this year’s Vidalia onion crop has proven its hardiness through expert field management and innovative technology, ensuring that Georgia’s officially protected sweet onions will be ready for arrival... Read More

The company plans to double its United Kingdom footprint by adding stores across various London neighborhoods, introducing its smaller Daily Shop format to the international market... Read More

General Manager Justin McGregor explains how a fair trade partnership with Equifruit is trading customers up and proving that storytelling sells in the produce aisle... Read More

Driven by a convenience economy, the fresh produce industry is pivoting toward high-velocity, value-added products that eliminate prep time while delivering restaurant-quality experiences... Read More

Retailers are capitalizing on the return of California’s premium tangerine program to maintain category momentum from March through May... Read More

According to PRS In Vivo Sensory Room lab research, frustration-free packaging is more than just a nice perk because it gives a competitive edge to brands that support neurodivergent shoppers, making life easier for all shoppers as a result... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato concludes his series on produce management tools, highlighting the importance of sanitation, technology and cross-department collaboration... Read More