Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Sustainable chef Cathy Katin-Grazzini shares insights into how the produce industry can help bolster consumers' sustainability efforts... Read More

The discount grocer recaps highlights, best-selling products and shopper trends from 2024... Read More

The grocer has committed to carbon dioxide refrigerants in new stores and propane for all stand-alone refrigerator cases... Read More

Reusable products suppliers say resistance to making the switch often is based on misconceptions, especially about costs and logistics... Read More

With produce industry use of reusable plastic containers and pallets rising, providers seek to push ahead with efficiency, cost effectiveness and sustainability... Read More

Jeana Cadby, director of environment and climate for Western Growers, talks about a working group addressing the changing produce packaging requirements imposed by governments and retailers... Read More

The company says it received the honor for developing sustainable packaging, investing in regenerative farming practices and creating products that boost fresh produce consumption... Read More

RRD's 2024 "Packaging & Labels Insight Report" notes that companies are also investing in sustainability initiatives and focusing on expanding their e-commerce operations to better meet customer demand... Read More

Following the Sinclair T55's launch, the company says industry stakeholders' support is needed for an ongoing education and awareness campaign... Read More

Most shoppers see the practice of reducing a food product's quantity or size while keeping the same price as common, but doing so could cause consumer resentment, according to a recent Purdue University report... Read More

"From the Soil Up" spotlights the key role farmers play in healing the land and bringing communities together through regenerative agriculture... Read More

The new study commissioned by IFCO updates findings from 2018 and helps the company meet its 2040 net-zero and zero-waste goals... Read More

The company said the new packaging will be available in Meijer with plans to expand to its organic products next year... Read More

The new packaging will be available across all retail partners starting this fall... Read More

The retail grocer highlights sustainability efforts in conjunction with the recognition for its leadership in reducing refrigerant emissions... Read More

Significant advancements have been made in the ongoing partnership between Sprouts Farmers Market and IFCO... Read More

By eliminating traditional paper labels, film and adhesives, Multisteps digital direct printing technology simplifies the recycling process, enhances recyclability and streamlines sustainability, the company says... Read More

Fresh Solutions Network says the winning package was created to reflect Spuds less-than-perfect potatoes' commitment to sustainability — from potato to package... Read More

The new label has received certifications that show the Sinclair-T55 fruit sticker is safely compostable, breaking down and biodegrading completely without leaving harmful residues in the environment, the companies say... Read More

The research from tropical fresh fruit producer Fyffes also shows 43% of respondents consider it important that pineapples they purchase are sustainably and ethically sourced... Read More

Ahead of Climate Week, the survey — conducted independently by YouGov on behalf of Whole Foods Market — finds 70% of Gen Z support climate-smart agricultural practices... Read More

Germany-based Aldi South Group has set a goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050... Read More

Equitable Food Initiative will host a webinar on Sept. 11 to highlight the supplier portion of its Learn, Access and Benchmark platform... Read More

Two produce industry veterans have been named country sales managers for Brazil, Peru and Chile in a move intended to enhance the company's presence in those markets... Read More

The partnership kicks off with a fundraising campaign at all 169 Natural Grocers locations to celebrate Organic Month and support Rodale Institute's Farmer Training and Veteran Farmer Training programs... Read More