Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

By providing essential details efficiently, buyers help produce managers operate more effectively, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Here’s what retail data and The Packer’s annual consumer survey reveal about shoppers’ interest in convenience options... Read More

Since committing to a $10 million fundraising goal in 2022, Aldi has donated $7.8 million to help advance the organization’s mission to help find a cure for childhood cancer through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation... Read More

The Packer’s annual survey examines strong shopper sentiment for spending on local and specialty produce items — and whether their actions reflect that desire... Read More

Fresh Trends 2025 data shows that few shoppers are confident about picking ripe mangoes in-store or at home, but ongoing efforts aim to educate consumers... Read More

Gen Z and millennials not only more frequently reported buying organic produce than older generations, they are also more willing to pay a a higher price for it... Read More

The Packer’s annual consumer survey takes a deep dive into commodities, exploring shopper habits, preferences and more to offer actionable insights that grow businesses... Read More

Jason Hart has been promoted to help oversee global operations for the discount retailer, with Atty McGrath set to move into Hart’s former role... Read More

Proceeds from the sale of limited-edition plush toys will help support people facing hunger and fund life-saving therapies for rare diseases... Read More

The co-founder of VTEX discusses a recent turning point in the digital grocery wars, where grocers are no longer the customer but the product, and how Gen Z’s shopping habits highlight the sector’s vulnerability and strategic importance... Read More

Chief Business Officer Chris Rogers has been tapped to succeed the company’s current CEO, who is set to join OpenAI... Read More

Most employees want to do their job well, but not all do, and it’s up to the manager to set the tolerance level for excuses, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Last season, Melissa’s melon sales experienced a 73% sales lift, fueled by increased shopper demand for varietals that go beyond the basics, the company says... Read More

The company says its Southern Hemisphere grower partners will provide good supplies through the season... Read More

Harris Teeter, Kroger, PennRose Farms and Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods have all recalled cucumbers and products with cucumbers in them due to potential contamination... Read More

Be more than a store people visit just for a specific item or two. Columnist Armand Lobato shares tips for being the primary destination for consumers’ food purchases... Read More

Fresh produce and grocery favorites are included in the family-owned grocer’s seasonal discounts... Read More

This National Salad Month, the company said it is offering a no-wilt solution with a chance to win a year’s supply of lettuce and a $2,500 grocery gift card... Read More

Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private businesses and awards “Gold Winner” status to companies that have received the honor for at least four years... Read More

The Cincinnati-based retailer said allegations in the multi-outlet report “boil down to misinformation.”.. Read More

The retail partnership program includes custom in-store signage, dedicated displays and access to a national consumer sweepstakes offering a chance to meet the tennis star, the company says... Read More

Demand for citrus is on the rise — and so is consumers’ craving for convenience, the company says... Read More

The colorful mesh bags of grapefruit, mandarins, navel oranges, lemons and limes have made a mark in retail... Read More

In addition to promoting agritourism, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is tapping into retail partnerships to highlight the state’s in-season produce... Read More

Retailers can celebrate National Salad Month with a mix of ingredients from across the U.S. — and beyond — as growers from Michigan to Colombia share how their crops bring local flavor to create a global salad... Read More