Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The extended partnership supplies stores throughout the region with family-size salad kits from Local Bounti’s facility in Pasco, Wash... Read More

The study, which examined the nutritional composition of both AeroFarms Micro Broccoli and mature broccoli florets, confirmed that AeroFarms Micro Broccoli offers up to 35 times more nutrient density per ounce than mature broccoli florets for specific vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients... Read More

The expansion will be celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on January 14... Read More

According to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, growth was fueled by the largest base of e-grocery shoppers to date, continued gains in order frequency and strong spending per order... Read More

The vice president of global marketing and communications for U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is an accomplished global marketing leader with a 20-year track record of building, transforming and elevating some of the world’s most recognizable food and beverage brands. .. Read More

Every season is ripe for coming up with ideas to push sales with secondary displays, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The director of merchandising produce and floral for the Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market is as recognized for driving revenue and delivering exceptional guest experiences as he is for integrity and strategic vision... Read More

Customers will be able to make purchases directly through ChatGPT, advancing a broader strategy to use artificial intelligence for more personalized, predictive and seamless retail interactions... Read More

All 163 stores across D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware will launch on Upside, which uses personalized offers in its app to drive customers to brands... Read More

The group says it will deepen its commitment to customers by supplying an expanded range of specialty vegetables and launching exciting lines — all sourced with integrity from Guatemala and Peru... Read More

An IGA and Flashfood webinar emphasized that tackling food waste can not only reduce shrink but also drive customer loyalty and profitability through smarter, earlier markdowns and digital engagement... Read More

Aldi says it’s setting the bar for other grocers by feeding 10 at $4 a person so hosts can keep every tradition (and every guest) on the list. .. Read More

The Dorot Farm team will be at the Global Produce and Floral Show, where they’ll meet with customers, colleagues and industry partners to highlight innovations and emerging trends... Read More

The Schiller Park, Ill.-based company says central Florida is known for its thriving winter strawberry crop, producing fruit with exceptional flavor from late November to early April. .. Read More

By highlighting the beauty of imperfection, the company says it is turning misshapen potatoes into a symbol of smarter, more sustainable shopping to help eliminate food waste... Read More

Dismiss fruit baskets as obsolete if you will, but shopper demand says otherwise, explains columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Placer.ai data shows Dollar General gaining momentum in grocery as store remodels, expanded fresh offerings and a strong value message drive higher traffic and more productive locations... Read More

With young shoppers increasingly drawn to plant-forward eating, cooking at home and ingredient transparency, Giorgio says its influencer strategy helps elevate mushrooms from a side dish to a staple... Read More

FSN, the supplier of Side Delights potatoes and onions, says it will exhibit at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show at Booth No. 1632... Read More

Rural Grocery Initiative’s new research highlights how collaborative, locally driven models — from rural grocery stores and co-ops to innovative sourcing systems — are helping small town grocers and producers build more resilient local food networks... Read More

The Packer received an advance taste of this new tropical fruit that delivers a unique and delicious flavor profile of coconut and pineapple indulgence along with a nutritional boost... Read More

GLP-1 medications are transforming grocery spending and shopping behavior, and experts at Groceryshop say retailers must adapt quickly to serve this new type of wellness-minded customer... Read More

This marks the company’s first step into seasonal and themed packaging, designed to position blueberries as a fun, flavorful and healthier option during the traditionally candy-dominated holiday... Read More

The campaign features humorous commercials feature Allen in the locker room, reminding his teammates that instead of going to outrageous lengths to curb snacking, they should reach for Wonderful Pistachios. .. Read More

While shrink are always a concern, some expert projections about the percentage of waste conflict with the reality of working in the produce aisle, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More