Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The line between foodservice and retail continues to blur with a new salad-kit partnership between P.F. Chang's and Mann Packing Co... Read More

The Southeast Produce Council released its “What’s New? 2023” consumer report highlighting produce trends and opportunities at the Southern Innovations conference Sept. 14-16 in Charlotte, N.C... Read More

Mulling over melon practices: My, how our perspective changes as we grow up, open our minds and discover that the Greatest Generation might have known something we didn’t... Read More

The recognition celebrates Sunbury, Pa.-based Weis Markets' exceptional dedication to providing consumers with the freshest and highest-quality mangoes, according to a news release... Read More

When a challenge arises in produce, hesitation and inaction can lead to an undesirable outcome. Sometimes the best option is to "just lower your head and push," says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The San Francisco-based company has added an inventory management solution to its AI-powered fresh tech platform used by grocers, including Fresh Thyme and Heinen's... Read More

Inflation has wobbled, but it won’t fall down... Read More

Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, has launched Flash grocery service, allowing customers to receive their DriveUp & Go and delivery orders in as little as 30 minutes... Read More

To learn more about Tops’ philanthropy, The Packer recently spoke with Andy Brocato, manager of corporate contributions and donations for Tops... Read More

DENVER — Patrick O'Brien, produce manager of a Safeway store near the University of Denver, was recently honored with the International Fresh Produce Association’s 2023 Retail Produce Manager Award... Read More

Ensuring your supermarket is doing what it can to be more environmentally and socially sustainable means attacking this ongoing goal from every angle... Read More

In a move to advance the Kroger-Albertsons merger, the retailers have entered an agreement to divest with C&S Wholesale Grocers, selling 413 stores, eight distribution centers, two offices and five private-label brands... Read More

Since 2021, the grocer has invested approximately $40 million a year in a store remodel program focused primarily on delivering what shoppers want from fresh... Read More

Both tomatoes were recently honored with the International Taste Institute's 2023 Superior Taste Award... Read More

This is what Walmart rolled out to tens of thousands of store associates and how it will affect their jobs... Read More

A bullish multimillion-dollar remodel program and an admirable willingness to enter, serve and improve markets that competitors have largely disavowed have made Tops Friendly Markets much more than a grocery store... Read More

Let’s talk return on investment, or ROI, for social media. These are the social strategies and beneficial results from retailers, marketers and a supplier... Read More

If a grocer is built properly for convenience, with good customer service, a tired shopper is more likely to head to that store at the end of the day, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The Packer's Fresh Trends 2023 research indicated that 62% of consumers said they purchased potatoes in the past year... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato explains how adhering to the meaning of this French phrase can help optimize labor scheduling, product ordering and merchandising... Read More

When it comes to what retailers are looking for when they choose their apple suppliers, quality product is a given — but what helps them stand out?.. Read More

This is the role of produce as the return of restaurants heats up the competition for grocery retailers... Read More

The Packer tours Central Market, in Austin, Texas, in the latest installment of Market Crush, a series featuring retail produce purveyors who are crushing it when it comes to dynamic displays that drive shoppers to buy. .. Read More

After 38 years with the Hy-Vee grocery store chain based in West Des Moines, Iowa, Greg Kimmel won national recognition for his creativity and extensive produce knowledge... Read More

Fifteen produce and floral managers at area supermarkets participated in New England Produce Council's first Produce Manager Leadership Development Program at NEPC’s Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo... Read More