Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Shoppers at the Visalia, Calif., location can now create fresh, made-to-order guacamole tailored to their taste preferences... Read More

Multi-component fixtures complement traditional produce space with smart merchandising style, but the same old principles still apply when it comes to keeping them ready for customers, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

At the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta, Robert Schueller of Melissa's Produce offered a media presentation on produce trends to watch in the coming year... Read More

Cristie Mather, vice president of food at Curious Plot, shares insights learned from the company’s 2024 Consumer Curiosity Report and how retailers can use that intel to tap into new opportunities... Read More

From spooky desserts and satisfying sides to two fall-themed Dole Whips, Dole Food Co. says it is offering consumers new and returning recipes rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and family fun... Read More

Avocados From Mexico and the legendary tight end and four-time NFL champion want to help shoppers throw the ultimate Big Game watch party with the "Always a Good Bowl" campaign... Read More

The AI-powered system is designed to optimize ordering and inventory management for deli and prepared foods departments... Read More

The campaign runs from Oct. 23 through Nov. 30 and raises funds for the company's 48 Feeding America food bank partners. .. Read More

‘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