Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Hy-Vee says the acquisition will add 22 stores to its more than 550 retail business units... Read More

To date, the Toronto-based company has diverted 100 million pounds of food from landfills to dinner tables across North America, equivalent to more than 83 million meals and more than $250 million saved on groceries... Read More

The Kingsville, Ontario-based fourth-generation, family-owned greenhouse business said it plans to introduce a Dreamberry strawberry pack for Mother’s Day — with a twist on its WOW brand wordmark... Read More

Mexico’s 2024 avocado production is forecast at 5% up over 2023, according to a new USDA annual report... Read More

Simbe expands leadership with the hiring of several key executives... Read More

The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer has released its third annual impact report, highlighting its 2023 corporate social responsibility initiatives centered around its purpose of connecting families for a better future. .. Read More

The Fresh Market's Mother's Day offerings include pre-ordered meals online, featuring gourmet spreads, prime rib, brunch, roses, curated gifts and more... Read More

Sustainable packaging, produce programs and visiting with customers were among the highlights of Viva Fresh 2024... Read More

As the spring season gains momentum in California’s Central Valley, the Fowler, Calif.-based company is highlighting star ruby grapefruit as a key variety in its seasonal citrus lineup... Read More

Soil Health Institute becomes the fourth environmental nongovernmental organization to join PSA, while Walther Farms and DeGroot’s Vegetable Farms joined as grower associates... Read More

The Morris, Minn.-based company says the move is aligned with its sales strategy in the eastern U.S... Read More

Bananas top the list of “must-buy” fruits and vegetables on shoppers’ grocery trips, followed by grapes and apples, finds a new national banana survey commissioned by Dole Food Co... Read More

Ahead of this year’s gathering, The Packer connected with exhibitors to learn more about why CPMA is a must-attend event... Read More

The company is highlighting its environmental, social and governance work, emphasizing sustainability, inclusivity and community support... Read More

The regional supermarket chain with 111 stores located along the East Coast has been named to the list for 27 consecutive years... Read More

Most produce departments’ busiest period will begin around Memorial Day, and every business is looking for help amid a labor shortage. And if you have the people, there's more still to do, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The four-week Latin flavors event invites customers to explore a range of Latin food and products in-store and online... Read More

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show returns to western Canada this year with a focus on sustainability, networking and the strength of the country's domestic market... Read More

The retailer says the awards recognize honorees' commitment to quality, innovation, value and sustainability... Read More

The company plans for a free event to celebrate all things banana on April 17 in Florida, and it invites fans to share bright and yellow memories through social media posts... Read More

The retailer has partnered with four other grocers to invest $125 million in start-ups and scale-ups over five years with the aim to transform grocery retail and address sustainability challenges... Read More

In the U.S. Apple Association’s latest report, fresh and processing apple numbers remain higher than last year and the five-year average for holdings... Read More

FMI exec Andy Harig highlights the March Consumer Price Index, showing no increase in food-at-home prices. Yet, challenges like volatile energy costs persist, affecting grocery prices, he says... Read More

Red and yellow dragon fruit and rambutan are among fruit and vegetable supplier’s new offerings... Read More

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the agency has finalized updates, including expanded fruit and vegetable benefits, to foods prescribed to participants in the Women, Infants and Children program... Read More