Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The USDA reports retail per capita availability of fresh pears has declined slightly in the past decade... Read More

Recyclable and compostable, the disposable cutlery line offers foodservice operators a viable and sustainable alternative to plastic cutlery, says the Sayreville, N.J.-based food packaging solutions provider... Read More

The Food Safety Modernization Act 204 has a compliance deadline of Jan. 20, 2026. Is your organization ready? A Q&A with Liz Sertl of the not-for-profit information standards organization GS1 US... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 found that 43% of all consumers reported purchases of bell peppers in the previous year... Read More

Canadian greenhouse grower OriginO has launched a new look for its website alongside its British Columbia-based sales and marketing partner, Oppy. .. Read More

To take advantage of the bounty of produce available in July, dietitians from The Giant Co., Carlisle, Pa., created a bevy of free virtual classes to give shoppers related buying and cooking tips... Read More

Registration and hotel bookings open June 26 for the Oct. 19-21 event in Anaheim, Calif... 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

Learn these tips to avoid a crushed ankle or bloody thumb in the supermarket backroom, warehouse or produce aisle... Read More

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

The fresh produce industry needs to build its future food safety workforce. Guest columnist Gretchen Wall discusses how the International Fresh Produce Association is inspiring and developing young professionals... Read More

Westlake Distributors LLC, operating out of Downey, Calif., has posted a $100,000 surety bond to employ Christopher Martin, as required by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act... Read More

The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against American Fruit & Produce Corp. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey showed 33% of consumers said they purchased mushrooms in the past year... Read More

Listen to learn: Why are produce buyers asking for nut bars? How does this help produce sales at retail or the overall basket ring?.. Read More

We’re now on the threshold of the most intense two to three months of fresh produce sales, says columnist Armand Lobato, who offers guidance on making the most of your summer setup... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 showed 18% of all consumers polled said they bought nectarines in the past year... Read More

When a fresh produce item beats center-store, shelf-stable treats in an overall snack contest, that’s something to talk about. .. Read More

A majority of shoppers with a limited budget who were polled by Purdue University in May are shopping at dollar stores, even for food items... Read More

The Packer's Fresh Trends 2023 survey showed 39% of consumers indicated fresh lemon purchases in the past year... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 indicated that 59% of all consumers said they purchased onions in the past year... Read More

Experts have shared their failsafe methods for selecting the perfect watermelon and new variety cantaloupe this summer. .. Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey indicated that 46% of all consumers purchased oranges last year... Read More

For the little grocery store standing on its own, there's no data division providing insights that direct produce business decisions. Resources are limited. So, startups are brainstorming solutions... Read More

Historically, about 40% of produce sales and unit volume at brick-and-mortar grocery stores are from impulse buys, experts say. How do you do that online?.. Read More