Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Columnist Armand Lobato shares discusses a journey to finding improved scheduling. .. Read More

What do consumers crave most on their dinner plates? Simplicity with a side of affordability, finds the “2024 Consumer Curiosity Report,” an analysis of consumers nationwide most likely to set the next food trends... Read More

The Food Research and Action Center and other national, state and local organizations are urging Congress to prioritize protecting and strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the upcoming farm bill... Read More

Upshop and Invafresh say the development will create a global retail enterprise operating platform built for the complexities of the food industry... Read More

The Hass Avocado Board has unveiled its newly improved quarterly holiday reports, now featuring holiday promotional sales information... Read More

Effective leaders shouldn’t shy away from a little grunt work to set the example for others, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

With roasting events and in-store promotions historically ending with the arrival of Labor Day, fresh Hatch chilies are available through October... Read More

The Cincinnati-based grocer says it’s helping families celebrate Independence Day with $15 grilling recipes and ideas for get-togethers this July 4... Read More

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has a message for retailers: Now’s the time to stock your produce shelves with Jersey Fresh blueberries... Read More

A roasting station for Hatch chili peppers can add some sizzle to your store's offerings. Columnist Armand Lobato offers insight on doing it right... Read More

Inflation has battered consumers over the past four years, and a Rabobank analysis says U.S. consumers have finally hit the wall... Read More

Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida have announced the winners of the group’s inaugural 2024 Merchandising Display Contest... Read More

This is the first national grocery retailer to offer delivery from nearly 1,800 stores as part of Grubhub’s Marketplace... Read More

The retailer says it will leverage Agritask’s remote sensing and data analytics to make more informed decisions on sourcing cherries and blackberries... Read More

AFP has reprised its multitactical and multifaceted lifestyle campaign again this year, but with a host of new activations strategically designed to reach the most diverse audience of existing and new avocado consumers... Read More

Tops Friendly Markets says it has completed the transition of five New York stores it acquired in April from Supermarket Management Inc., a longtime franchise partner. .. Read More

Pricing is important to shoppers, especially during inflation, but is it the overwhelming factor? Columnist Armand Lobato shares the top grocery store preferences that he's heard from customers over the years... Read More

Older age groups tend to be more frequent buyers of carrots, with 70.7% of those aged 60 and older and 66.7% of those aged 50-59 reporting purchases, compared with 46.9% of those aged 18-29. .. Read More

Dips and sauces are an easy way for consumers to add flavor, according to market research company Mintel. Shoppers are looking for interesting flavors, and real ingredients and plant-based products are gaining momentum... Read More

With the theme of “Comin’ in Hot” the organization’s inaugural display contest sought to increase demand and interest in Florida sweet corn. .. Read More

Retailers — and consumers — looking to liven up their melon menus continue to turn to the specialty category... Read More

Designed to support the company's commitment to innovation, collaboration and community engagement, the new office spans 51,350 square feet on three floors of office space... Read More

The San Francisco-based GrubMarket says this move broadens the functionality of GrubAssist, WholesaleWare and other products in its portfolio... Read More

Few produce subcategories create more shopping appeal and more benefits than the cut-fruit section, says columnist Armand Lobato, who offers insight about making the most of a summertime opportunity... Read More

Educational sessions at the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo and the Sustainable Produce Summit provided a wealth of information from industry experts. Here's a chance to take a virtual seat at the presentations... Read More