Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Chef Kelly Wangard is on a mission to increase fresh produce consumption and promote healthy eating habits, while changing lives in the process... Read More

Food 4 Less/Foods Co. recently marked its 35th anniversary by making a donation to Los Angeles Southwest Community College in support of its food pantry and hunger relief efforts... Read More

The Houston-based national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, has announced another year of partnership with Zespri Kiwifruit for the current 2023-24 school year. .. Read More

Equifruit, North America’s largest importer of Fairtrade-certified bananas, continues to work closely with its partners to drive sales and tonnage at the store level. .. Read More

Equifruit, a Montreal-based Fairtrade-certified banana company, has announced Director of Sales and Marketing Kim Chackal has become an owner of the company. Equifruit President Jennie Coleman retains a majority share... Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode, learn how improving worker safety and health is more than preventing slips and falls. It's also warmup exercises before a shift. It's feminine products in the restroom. .. Read More

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has received a $1 million gift from the grocer to expand its Food Pharmacy program, which provides fresh produce and other nutritious food for families experiencing food insecurity... Read More

The natural and organic grocer’s impact report is showcasing achievements in reducing carbon footprint, agriculture, responsible sourcing and supporting employees. .. Read More

In this episode of "Tip of the Iceberg Podcast," learn from Gretchen Grani of Bonduelle Fresh Americas about how the multinational produce company became B Corp Certified. It wasn't easy, she'll tell you... Read More

For every O Organics private-label brand product purchased in July, the company says it will donate a nutritious meal to a child in need... Read More

Healthy Family Project’s 21st Publix Produce for Kids campaign helps secure 775,000 meals for families in Publix communities... Read More

As part of its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, The Kroger Co. says that upon completion of its merger with Albertsons Cos., the combined company will donate 10 billion meals by 2030 to feed people struggling with hunger... Read More

The San Antonio-based greenhouse grower says the certification recognizes its sustainability efforts and community initiatives... Read More

The process for gaining organic certification can be long, hard and financially unfeasible for many growers, so San Francisco-based food-tech firm GrubMarket is working on helping, starting in California... Read More

The third ESG report from the specialty retailer outlines the company’s achievements on a range of sustainability topics and issues that include climate, community, packaging and sustainable packaging. .. Read More

In an industry that is a dynamic as it is chaotic, fresh produce industry leaders and mental health advocates have shared resources for managing stressors faced every day. .. Read More

Onions will be shipped with co-branded packaging that highlights the foundation’s work in supporting the nation's defenders, veterans and first responders, and Herndon Farms will donate a portion of the gross sales... Read More

The new multi-year partnership will help provide 630,000 servings of fruits and vegetables to families across the country... Read More

The 2022 report highlights the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives centered around a purpose of “connecting families for a better future.”.. Read More

In celebration of Earth Day, SpartanNash has partnered with Ecodrive to plant 20,000 trees to mitigate global warming and support healthy ecosystems. .. Read More

The Equitable Food Initiative's leadership team committee worked with farming operations and co-workers to create the series to educate and raise awareness about the realities of being a farmworker... Read More

When my friend asked if I wanted to join her volunteer group working in a New York City charity kitchen (with promise of brunch afterwards!), I jumped at the chance for a new adventure. Little did I realize ..... Read More

Learn the major takeaways from several produce leaders in this final "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode of a 12-part series with Equitable Food Initiative... Read More

The app provides a free online marketplace for grocery stores, restaurants, caterers, food distributors and corporations to donate surplus food directly to local nonprofits... Read More

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