Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

As shoppers on a GLP-1 medication program turn to diets that support their well-being, fruits and vegetables have an opportunity to take center stage... Read More

An analysis of 147 million shopping trips during the summer 2026 cyclospora outbreak reveals that news coverage — rather than localized risk or price points — drove a sharp, persistent drop in leafy greens sales that price cuts failed to fix... Read More

The Goleta, Calif.-based food-tech pioneer overhauled its business model, cut supplier costs 90% and leveraged AI-driven intelligence to reenter the U.S. produce market stronger than ever... Read More

DoorDash’s 2026 SNAP report reveals that expanding online SNAP/EBT delivery connects 98% of benefit recipients in food deserts to fresh groceries, helping millions stretch tight household budgets, save time and improve daily nutrition... Read More

As consumers adapt to elevated shelf prices by “spending by exception,” NIQ’s Nicole Collida shares insights on how produce brands and grocers can capture basket share through multi-dimensional value and health-focused positioning... Read More

Driven by younger sustainability-minded generations, fresh produce purchases are shifting from strict environmentalism into personal lifestyle choices, with organic and local sourcing taking center stage... Read More

Allan Safieh explains how Born Farms correlates weather, crop performance and cold chain telemetry to build supply chain predictability and protect yield quality from field to market... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato explains what can be learned from observing shopping carts — both in your store and at a competitor... Read More

He takes over day-to-day operations as the berry grower-shipper’s new chief executive, while Mark Murai shifts his focus to long-term growth and strategy as chairman of the board... Read More

Placer.ai foot-traffic data reveals that value grocers are capturing market share through distinct growth strategies, while shifting consumer behaviors are driving shoppers to cross-shop multiple banners to fulfill their fresh produce needs... Read More

Tight margins leave growers hesitant to fund automation, even as delaying farm technology adoption exposes them to compounding labor and production losses... Read More

Fourth-generation produce professional brings decades of sales experience, organic industry expertise and a lifelong agriculture connection to the vice president of sales role... Read More

Spielmann joins Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive Produce with more than three decades of leadership experience across the food, agriculture, fresh produce and consumer products industries... Read More

Unclear definitions and strict standards keep farmers from claiming the regenerative title, but practical economic benefits are driving steady adoption... Read More

De Ann Davis discusses how the industry can move forward, manage future risks and deliver proactive food safety messaging... Read More

From high-margin specialty items like tamale kits and exotic fruit boards to secondary walnut displays and aggressive fall price cuts, produce marketers and grocers are positioning fresh produce at the center of holiday entertaining... Read More

Findings from The Packer’s 2026 Sustainability Insights report highlight the severe financial strain on specialty crop growers as retail prices fail to keep pace with production expenses... Read More

With the acquisition of Phoenix-based Farm Fresh, Lipman Family Farms doubles down on its Western expansion, bolstering its value-added processing footprint and supply chain resilience to serve rising retail and foodservice demand nationwide... Read More

At Climate Week NYC, WRAP is demonstrating how collaborative Food Pacts and targeted interventions across retail supply chains and households transform perishable produce waste from a carbon burden into immediate financial savings... Read More

Sustainability Insights 2026 finds that as reliance on consumer price premiums fades, growers and retailers are turning to operational sustainability to defend margins, build climate resilience and survive rising supply chain costs... Read More

The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2026 shows retailers are pursuing sustainability to drive business efficiency, boost margins and strengthen supply reliability rather than depend on consumer premiums... Read More

As growing numbers of Americans turn to short-term installment loans to offset persistent grocery inflation, forecasting strategist Marieke van der Poel explains how splitting food bills into micro-payments is altering consumer psychology, store inventory and the definition of everyday affordability... Read More

Fresh produce industry leaders gather to showcase breakthrough sustainability initiatives and the biggest developments transforming the global supply chain... Read More

By leveraging social media transparency during a food safety crisis, the company transformed consumer anxiety into a record market share gain, demonstrating how CEA and strategic regional expansion can drive growth when traditional supply chains falter... Read More

Mike Forbes draws on leadership at Alter Eco, Procter & Gamble and California Olive Ranch to harness TikTok influencers, clean eating and global culinary partnerships... Read More