Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The chain also noted a 3.2% gain in comparable store sales versus the same quarter a year ago... Read More

Do you have "diamonds" that "eat like candy"? Let's hope your stock has "legs" but isn't "kicked." Columnist Armand Lobato explains some of the unofficial terms heard around the produce aisle... Read More

The Organic Produce Performance report has tracked a 1.5% growth in sales and about 1% growth in volume in organic fresh produce for the second quarter of 2023, compared with the same period in 2022... Read More

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Dana Barnett rolled his shopping cart by the blueberries at The Giant Co.’s produce department, pausing to lean toward Produce Manager Breanna “Bre” Norris... Read More

Drawing from the worlds of big business, athletics, and global technology strategy and innovation, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show has unveiled its keynote lineup for 2023... Read More

In the race to promote the produce of the next holiday or season, The Fresh Market takes first prize for fall 2023. You can bet there'll be pumpkins at this party... Read More

Lunchables is now offering fresh fruit elements, including pineapple, clementines, grapes and apples... Read More

What is specialty produce, actually, and why does it matter for foodservice?.. Read More

Allegiance Retail Services, an Iselin, N.J.-based retailer-owned grocery co-op, has added three Rhode Island Brigido’s Fresh Markets to its roster of independently owned supermarkets... Read More

What is "Girl Dinner," why should produce companies care, and what is troubling about this summer's viral social media trend?.. Read More

International Fresh Produce Association welcomed produce suppliers, foodservice innovators, chefs, K-12 professionals, menu planners and more to Foodservice Conference on July 27-28. .. Read More

The mushroom is enjoying some buzz in the cultural zeitgeist, but is it translating to sales in the produce department? .. Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey found that 58% of respondents said they purchased tomatoes in the past year... Read More

PepsiCo and Walmart say they aim to support regenerative agriculture across more than 2 million acres of farmland in the U.S. and Canada... Read More

Zespri is taking its “Taste the Obsession” consumer campaign to a new level by offering consumers a chance to win a trip to New Zealand to visit its orchards and meet its passionate growers... Read More

What brand loyalty? Constrained budgets increase deal-seeking behavior and the importance of a seamless omnichannel experience. There’s more, of course... 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

"Technology is the new ag input" for cybersecurity, labor, data, regulations and all the other produce company stressors of today and in the future, says Greg Gatzke, founder of ZAG Technical Services... Read More

What's on tap for this year's The Foodservice Conference? To find out, The Packer recently connected with Joe Watson, vice president of retail, foodservice and wholesale for International Fresh Produce Association. .. Read More

When it comes to understanding what consumers want from healthful, wholesome and flavorful prepared foods at retail, Barons Market has its finger on the pulse of fresh... Read More

We’ve got melon on the brain, and so does the hive mind of social media. These watermelon posts caught our attention. Learn. Imitate... Read More

Taking steps to minimizing food waste not only helps reduce shrink, but it also means fresher produce with a longer shelf life at the consumer’s home, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Avocado fans will have something extra to celebrate this National Avocado Day, July 31, as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Avocados from Peru have partnered to offer Chipotle Rewards members free guacamole... Read More

When it comes to moving the needle on fresh produce consumption through foodservice, personalization and convenience are key, as is a healthy dose of wow factor... Read More

In their first year of collaboration, the Landover, Md.-based grocer and West Concord, Mass.-based impact tech company have mitigated nearly 1,400 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions... Read More