Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

GLP-1 medications are transforming grocery spending and shopping behavior, and experts at Groceryshop say retailers must adapt quickly to serve this new type of wellness-minded customer... Read More

At Groceryshop 2025, keynote speaker Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, outlined how the grocer’s future growth hinges on fresh produce, smaller-format stores and a steady stream of innovation... Read More

As a keynote speaker at Groceryshop 2025, the executive says the grocer is focused on talent, efficiency and fresh offerings while pursuing steady, locally concentrated growth and stronger supplier and customer relationships... Read More

At Groceryshop 2025, Simbe Robotics revealed the new suite of shelf visibility tools designed to help retailers improve execution, cut out-of-stocks and drive stronger sales and margins... Read More

Ahold Delhaize USA revealed at Groceryshop 2025 in Las Vegas that it will launch Edge, a proprietary retail media platform built in-house for grocery, set to transform how CPGs and produce brands engage shoppers across digital and in-store channels starting January 2026... Read More

The 10-year anniversary campaign delivers new signature items, exclusive product giveaways and the chance to win free groceries... Read More

The discount grocer becomes the first retailer on Uber Eats to accept SNAP-EBT payments nationwide at launch... Read More

Associated Wholesale Grocers says this strategic move will position the company for future growth and success and fulfill AWG’s mission of providing member retailers with all the tools, products and services they need to compete favorably in all markets served... Read More

The redesign reflects Aldi’s broader strategy to unify its private labels under a stronger corporate identity, streamlining recognition for consumers... Read More

The combined company is set to provide food solutions to retail customers and shoppers across the U.S., with more than 30,000 team members serving close to 10,000 independent retail locations... Read More

Florida’s favorable business conditions have continued to attract companies like the Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce, which recently expanded its operations and distribution to Miami... Read More

Suppliers and retailers are moving beyond traditional placement to highlight nuts as everyday snacks, protein boosters and versatile ingredients... Read More

A highlight of the partnership will grant IGA member stores access to the SHOPtoCOOK kiosk, which facilitates easy-to-use, in-store accessibility to a retailer’s digital media platform... Read More

The new Schnuck family holding company, 1939 Group, Inc. is expanding the family-owned grocery company’s footprint to 164 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin with the purchase of 51 stores... Read More

Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct.15, celebrates not only the cultural contributions of Hispanic communities but the growing influence in retail, where consumer values, spending trends and authentic grocery experiences like SpartanNash’s new Supermercado Nuestra Familia shape the industry year-round... Read More

Market Basket has appointed long-time chief financial officer Don Mulligan as interim CEO, replacing Arthur T. Demoulas, who was ousted on Sept. 9... Read More

Fresh Del Monte is warning such a shortage is on the horizon, with shifting climate patterns and disease pressures resulting in diminished supplies in key growing regions like Costa Rica, where production is down 23%... Read More

NatureSweet says its new website is tailored specifically to meet the needs of foodservice professionals, offering product information, culinary inspiration and ordering support... Read More

A partnership between Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture aims to create a biodiversity corridor across key farming regions, supporting regenerative agriculture and more resilient food systems... Read More

Big Y, Citarella, Gelson’s and Gordon Food Service Store are now available on DoorDash... Read More

In its first quarter earnings report, Kroger recognized an impairment charge of $100 million related to the planned closing of approximately 60 stores over the next 18 months... Read More

Following an announcement in April, the companies officially list which stores will be sold as part of the retailers' proposed merger... Read More

Following an announcement in April, the companies officially list which stores will be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers as part of the retailers' proposed merger... Read More

The Packer discussed the topic in a Q&A with Lisa Grayston of Coveo, a provider of AI-platforms that sees composable commerce as a solution to the complex needs and expectations from consumers for digital experiences... Read More

In its November grocery shopping survey, Brick Meets Click/Mercatus found more U.S. households turned to mass retailers for major grocery purchases... Read More