Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Want to make summer sales sizzle? Columnist and Joe Watson offers some advice from an industry expert on how to prepare for promotions... Read More

Wonderful Pistachios has been named the official snack of Combo Breaker, a video game convention and tournament series in the U.S. dedicated to competitive fighting games... Read More

Produce retailers can use social media platforms to engage with consumers and boost their brands. Experts share content strategies, tips and best practices to help take digital marketing efforts to the next level. .. Read More

Summer merchandising is ripe with opportunity. Columnist Armand Lobato shares some must-have steps and display tips to make the produce department stand out to shoppers this season... Read More

The company cited a strategic evaluation amid economic conditions in its decision about the banner, which operates in Missouri... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey shows nearly 7 in 10 consumers reported buying a larger variety of fresh produce than two decades ago. See which commodities have made the greatest gains in shoppers' carts... Read More

A new survey indicates rising consumer satisfaction with their diets, and it also examines shoppers' access to and preference of the type of stores where they purchase food... Read More

Ahead of the 2026 FSMA Section 204 compliance deadline, Kelleher Consultants offers guidance on compliance and best practices for quality control, emphasizing prevention and training across the food industry... Read More

Twenty produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Awards Program from the International Fresh Produce Association.  .. Read More

Simbe Robotics is partnering with Plexus Corp. to bring its retail robotics-as-a-service to market quickly and at global scale... Read More

Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates wholesalers will launch new online retail media networks powered by Instacart's Carrot Ads solution... Read More

Signs are everywhere in the produce aisle, but what you express, how you present them, when you place them and why you choose the information conveyed can make a big difference, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

May is National Salad Month, and it seems U.S. consumers already have a jump on enjoying these light, healthful treats. Here's what retail data shows about consumer preferences when it comes to a dish of leafy greens... Read More

Following the January launch in China for the Lunar New Year, Rubyglow — a yellow pineapple with a deep red outer shell — will be available directly from select grocery and fresh produce retailers nationwide... Read More

The grocer's new store is expected to feature locally sourced foods and fresh produce as well as expanded international offerings including Southeast Asian specialties, and Kosher and Halal products... Read More

The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer has recognized Canadian greenhouse grower Village Farms Fresh as a "Giga Guru" through its sustainability initiative "Project Gigaton.".. Read More

Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Lucky banners will use Instacart's Caper Cart, FoodStorm and Storefront Pro solutions to create omnichannel shopping experiences... Read More

Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Fresh Farms had such a good response to its grape category management program and Candy variety table grape promotion last season that the company plans to bring back an expanded version... Read More

The Bentonville, Ark.-based grocer's new Bettergoods private label was launched with claims that the retailer will deliver chef-inspired food at a great value... Read More

The Boise, Idaho-based company has been recognized for excellence on the Internet for its shopping and retail app... Read More

The Williamsville, N.Y.-based grocer has acquired five store locations that had been owned and operated by Supermarket Management Inc., one of the company’s longstanding franchise partners... Read More

Gross profit margin improvement is never easy or fast. Here are a few tips to set your plan up for success, from columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Schnucks Markets named one of "America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024" by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights... Read More

The Houston-area complex will be developed in multiple phases, with construction set to begin in late 2024, says the grocer... Read More

Circana representatives will be speaking on driving fresh produce consumption at The Retail Conference, as well as webinars planned for May... Read More