Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The Union City, Calif.-based company is eyeing a potential 50% boost in sales following the first acquisition in its 63-year history, a strategic expansion engineered to master the high-stakes world of just-in-time produce logistics... Read More

Albertsons Cos. has launched the AI-powered Intelligent Quality Control tool that uses computer vision to help distribution center associates more accurately and consistently inspect fresh produce... Read More

Hannaford Supermarkets’ latest annual impact data reveals a considerable scale-up in hunger relief and regional investment, totaling millions in direct funding for schools, health initiatives and local farms across five states... Read More

Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of India’s Kay Bee Exports, says the skyrocketing demand for Indian varieties proves that emotional heritage and superior flavor profiles can bypass rational pricing logic... Read More

The Taylor Farms census reveals a highly regionalized retail landscape where search data for bold, functional and “swangy” flavor profiles provides a roadmap for grocery leaders to tailor their fresh assortments to the “30 plants per week” consumer movement... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato shares how a simple moment helped unlock a big idea... Read More

A new poll reveals that 65% of New Jerseyans favor legislation to ban electronic shelf labels, fearing that the technology enables retailers to use personal data for predatory, instantaneous price hikes... Read More

Last week’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show proved once and for all that produce has moved from commodities to lifestyle brands consumers will clamor for... Read More

The Midwest grocer has invested in advanced planning technology to better serve customers and support store teams... Read More

Retailers and brands are connecting with shoppers through social media, education and a focus on families... Read More

Avocados from Peru’s San Diego event is one of three Guac Off activations planned across the U.S. this year, each designed to engage consumers in key markets during peak season... Read More

The former “Queer Eye” star is partnering with Fresh Express to show consumers how to turn convenient salad kits into elevated, restaurant-quality main events... Read More

Avocados From Mexico is celebrating a historic 3% increase over the company’s 2023 record-breaking imports by partnering with actor Diego Boneta to launch a bold new guac collection and a Guaco Truck pop-up in New York City... Read More

The company says that with the addition of the Kroger banners, it now includes more than 57,000 stores on the platform... Read More

From value-seeking trade-downs at Walmart to the sustainable packaging demands at Whole Foods Market, top retail leaders break down the new playbook for winning in the global produce aisle... Read More

Following last year’s implementation of sweeping U.S. tariffs, some Ontario retailers are reporting a sustained “buy domestic” shift among customers who are increasingly prioritizing Canadian produce over American imports as a form of economic sovereignty... Read More

With produce volume set to peak, those who aren’t diligent in securing and properly training extra hands could pay the price, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

After a successful pilot program, Harps executive Mike Roberts reveals how small supply chain shifts are creating a permanent lift in produce volume and shopper loyalty... Read More

There are no secrets when produce buyers work from closely packed desks, but it did provide camaraderie and other benefits, explains columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

With favorable crop conditions reported for California fruits like berries, citrus and melons, some major grower-shippers in the state are gearing up for promotions to help boost summer sales... Read More

The Sillies’ recognition arrives as fresh coconuts post 31.7% year-over-year dollar growth... Read More

Launching in May, Crunch Pak says its comprehensive rebrand introduces a modernized logo and vibrant packaging designed to improve shelf visibility and simplify healthy snacking decisions for busy families... Read More

While Maryland recently became the first state to pass a law regulating so-called “surveillance pricing” data, new data shows that New York voters want to completely ban the electronic shelf labels that would make such real-time price manipulation possible... Read More

The San Francisco-based company is shaking up the $10 trillion grocery industry with a fresh funding round to scale its AI platform beyond produce to the entire store, optimizing billions of real-world food decisions to slash waste and boost margins... Read More

The tomato industry is currently facing a “perfect storm” of environmental, geopolitical and economic factors that have sent prices skyrocketing by 23% year over year... Read More