Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

‘The Super-Est Market’ brand campaign reintroduces Lidl U.S. as a value grocer... Read More

Along with convenience, consumers also crave excitement from packaged salad options... Read More

The trend toward packaged produce that took hold during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic still is going strong among potato growers in the Red River Valley... Read More

Significant advancements have been made in the ongoing partnership between Sprouts Farmers Market and IFCO... Read More

The new kits — showcasing hummus, spicy cashew and Baja ranch flavors — will join the Dole refrigerated salad sets at supermarkets throughout North America by Nov. 1, the company says... Read More

While some view produce specialists' as "retail cops" looking for trouble during unannounced store visits, columnist Armand Lobato says their actual goal is to help produce managers and departments prosper... Read More

With bold flavors and high eye-appeal in-store, retailers can build a premium apple program around this ruby red, juicy, sweet and tangy apple with an explosive, loud crunch, says Honeybear Brands... Read More

SpartanNash says the addition of Fresh Encounter Inc. will expand the company's retail footprint by 33%... Read More

The period presents a chance to meet an increased demand for produce as consumers anticipate their favorite seasonal dishes... Read More

Produce experts tell why it's an outdated belief to sell bananas based on price alone, as the fruit is a category leader, no matter what... Read More

From mango-mania to sustainable ag practices, the grocer reveals its predictions on what Midwesterners will be reaching for most next year... Read More

Over the next few weeks, a phased rollout will add digital tap-to-pay service to H-E-B stores... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato recalls how attending an industry gathering helped during a bleak time and reinforced why the camaraderie is beneficial to produce professionals... Read More

Pomegranate arils offer a convenient and ready-to-eat option for consumers, making it easy to enjoy the flavors and health benefits without the hassle of peeling and deseeding... Read More

Four Peck’s Markets have joined the member-owned grocery cooperative through their parent company, PSK Supermarkets... Read More

In the "Market Navigator" report, Coresight provided the size and trajectory of the U.S. grocery retail sector for 2024 and beyond and critical factors impacting the sector’s growth... Read More

R.R. Donnelley's annual "2024 CPG + Grocery Consumer Report" speaks to how inflation is continuing to influence consumer purchasing behavior... Read More

Fusion, a business-to-business marketing agency for fresh food, says its recent consumer survey reveals high shopper satisfaction with self-checkout, as well as challenges that companies and retailers should address... Read More

With a strong showing through the first half of 2024, Walmart’s up-market gain signals potential online challenges for supermarkets, according to a new Brick Meets Click report... Read More

While the transition from 1D bar codes to 2D bar codes may take a while for the fresh produce industry, retailers say the future gains and uses are limitless... Read More

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, all Wild About Sprouts products will feature special Susan G. Komen-branded pink packaging... Read More

The vibrant collection of red, orange and yellow greenhouse-grown cherry on-the-vine tomatoes is the latest offering in the D’Vines portfolio... Read More

SL Produce says it aims to build on its recent expansion with the introduction of a label highlighting responsible agriculture... Read More

Featuring Little Leaf Farms' Baby Crispy Green Leaf lettuce, the new salad kit includes Thai seasoned wonton strips, sliced almonds, toasted quinoa and sesame ginger dressing... Read More

Consumer demand has grown beyond juice and sauce for cranberries, which are the commonwealth's largest agricultural food crop and vital to the local economy... Read More