Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The grocer’s Meet Your Farmer series gives a voice to farmers and ranchers who are changing the way food is produced to ensure a livable, healthy tomorrow. .. Read More

Fresh Del Monte is warning such a shortage is on the horizon, with shifting climate patterns and disease pressures resulting in diminished supplies in key growing regions like Costa Rica, where production is down 23%... Read More

A partnership between Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture aims to create a biodiversity corridor across key farming regions, supporting regenerative agriculture and more resilient food systems... Read More

To learn more about what’s ahead for the nutrition program that serves nearly 7 million people across the U.S., The Packer recently sat down with National WIC Association President and CEO Georgia Machell. .. Read More

With a network of over 200 gardens and food forests across seven counties, Denver Urban Gardens is cultivating more than food — it’s growing community leadership, health equity and environmental resilience... Read More

With the United Nations’ designation of 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, ag leaders reflect on the economics of cooperatives... Read More

To learn how the Toronto-based company is moving the needle on food waste and fresh produce consumption, The Packer recently connected with Flashfood CEO Jordan Schenck... Read More

As part of the ROC process, Washington Fruit Growers and Gilbert Orchards have expanded their efforts to enhance biodiversity through beneficial gardens, integrated pest management, protecting local waterways and their associated riparian zones, and continued refinement of how they support their workforce... Read More

A new report from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts ranked all 50 U.S. states by access to locally produced food, revealing that smaller states like Vermont, Oregon and Maine lead the nation in connecting residents with nearby farms, while major agricultural producers often lag... Read More

Consumers are increasingly focusing on sustainable packaging in fresh produce, but there are key generational differences when it comes to what matters most... Read More

New sustainability hires at Stemilt Growers, Topline Farms and CMI Orchards share their take on the future of sustainability and the critical role retailers play... Read More

West Coast Produce Expo is a wrap and the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables featured at the show is now reaching people in need across Palm Desert, Calif... Read More

DCL International has developed a unique metal-based catalyst that removes ethylene from the atmosphere, extending the shelf life of fruits during storage and transportation and reducing global food waste... Read More

In honor of World Bee Day, BeeHero aims to help beekeepers optimize hive operations and support the pollinators responsible for one-third of the global food supply... Read More

Marketers see strong demand for greenhouse-grown produce as consumers seek sustainably grown healthy snacks... Read More

With the USDA canceling $1 billion in funding for food banks and schools to purchase local food, food banks and pantries face growing need with less resources... Read More

With its modular, space-efficient design, Opollo Farm is a fully automated vertical farm that uses advanced robotics to boost local food supply and deliver harvest-ready crops in as little as 15 days. .. Read More

Snack brand Joolies and the date farms behind it focus on sustainability and reducing waste... Read More

The kid-focused packaging line, which includes organic gala and fuji apples, is part of an initiative to connect with families on healthy snacking and sustainable farming... Read More

Naturipe says its growers and employees shape sustainability practices — and it pays off... Read More

Sprouts Farmers Market the first retailer to stock South Mill Champs’ mushrooms in the eco-friendly bamboo packaging... Read More

The company said it continues to monitor regulatory trends and collaborate with industry stakeholders to advocate for composting facilities and policies that support the wider use of compostable packaging... Read More

In addition to thousands of its employees volunteering for more than 150 projects, the company plans to collect donations at the register to support efforts to protect, conserve and restore local ecosystems... Read More

The new look focuses on the sustainable strawberry's taste, says the fresh produce grower, marketer and distributor... Read More

With year-round availability and daily harvesting, the company said it is providing a reliable, sustainable alternative to seasonal field lettuce, reducing food waste and offering a cost-efficient solution for grocers and foodservice operators... Read More