Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Now nearly 7,000 Family Dollar stores accept SNAP/EBT payments on DoorDash... Read More

Agriculture expert Will Westmoreland explains how the Iran conflict has triggered surging prices for fuel, fertilizer and plastics, creating a direct economic bridge between Middle Eastern instability and rising costs in the U.S. produce aisle... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato recalls a tale of a produce clerk trickster and an opportunity too good to pass up... Read More

After mastering the chaos of the fresh perimeter, Afresh CEO Matt Schwartz is expanding the company’s AI platform to every department in the enterprise, proving if you can solve for delicate raspberries, you can solve for anything... Read More

A recent GBAO Strategies poll revealed 68% of Marylanders support a ban on electronic shelf labels, with roughly seven in 10 voters expressing concern the technology will lead to higher grocery prices and predatory surveillance pricing... Read More

Cooking essentials and seasonal favorites help retailers create destination holiday displays... Read More

This year’s promotional design will feature the South African flag and the unique growing characteristics of the country... Read More

Designed to inspire quick, easy meals as the days get longer and busier, the integrated campaign includes digital activations, in-store point-of-sale materials and an online sweepstakes... Read More

Retailers and tech analysts argue electronic shelf labels are a vital response to labor shortages and inventory waste, while labor advocates and lawmakers warn the technology acts as a vital component for predatory surveillance pricing and the elimination of middle-class grocery jobs... Read More

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