Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Gary Shields worked in the potato industry for more than 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, the association says... Read More

The growth in organics was a key theme at this year’s OPS at the Monterey Convention Center, where exhibitors featured new products and discussed increased availability of established brands... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association will host a K-12 School Foodservice Forum in conjunction with its Foodservice Conference to put the spotlight on the buying power of schools... Read More

Consumer packs typically account for about half the fresh-market potatoes shipped by suppliers in Washington and Oregon, grower-shippers say... Read More

As busy shoppers seek to eat healthy, retail foodservice providers find unique ways to incorporate fresh produce into offerings... Read More

The personal-size pineapple was selected from thousands of nominations worldwide for its innovative design to reduce food waste, by giving consumers more sizing options, the company says... Read More

Delbert Bland, founder of Glennville, Ga.-based Bland Farms and recent inductee into the Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame, sits down with Christina Herrick, produce editor for The Packer, to share his favorite way to eat Vidalia onions, the importance of a federal marketing order and more... Read More

Eye-catching displays, food demos and customized print advertising are designed to highlight the flavor profile of candy grapes... Read More

Enthusiasm for organic produce was high at this year’s Organic Produce Summit, where exhibitors were eager to discuss new organic products, success stories, fair labor practices and more... Read More

The company says Simbe Mobile and Simbe Virtual Tour power a faster, simpler way to capture and act on store intelligence data, accelerating business performance for retailers around the world... Read More

The facility is the second high-tech perishable distribution center in Lancaster, Texas, and will employ more than 500 full-time workers... Read More

The firm is a year-round supplier of the garlic category, non-Chinese and Chinese, including fresh bulk, packaged, peeled and further-processed garlic... Read More

Spice World is celebrating its 75th anniversary this summer... Read More

New research finds the surge in grocery prices was driven mainly by substantial increases in commodity prices and supermarket wages, rather than price gouging. .. Read More

A potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development through routine sampling... Read More

The program offers families a chance to win a Sunkist-themed prize package as they prepare for the new school year... Read More

The A Cut Above foodservice product line includes fresh whole potatoes, fresh whole peeled potatoes, fresh-cut french fries, fresh-cut wedges, sliced fresh-cut potatoes and diced fresh-cut potatoes... Read More

The Lakewood, Colo.-based grocer has partnered with Beyond Pesticides and People and Pollinators Action Network to launch organic land management demonstration sites at multiple city parks in its home state. .. Read More

Georgia Machell becomes only the third permanent head of the nonprofit education and advocacy arm of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children since 1990... Read More

Sustainable packaging solutions were a hot topic at this year’s Organic Produce Summit, where multiple produce companies featured an array of packaging options and discussed solutions in trial and coming to market... Read More

A new Potato Path to Purchase study from Potatoes USA offers a deeper understanding of the pre-shopping and in-store experiences that drive potato purchases... Read More

The Watsonville, Calif.-based berry company has launched a redesigned website, developed in collaboration with Dystrick, that seeks to provide users with a seamless and engaging experience... Read More

The Ontario, Calif.-based Hispanic food retailer has expanded its rewards program to its El Rancho Supermercado banner, a grocer with 29 stores across Texas and Kansas... Read More

Frieda's has inspired food experiences with new-to-market specialty fruits and veggies for over 60 years, says Alex Jackson, vice president of sales and procurement for the Los Alamitos, Calif.-based marketer... Read More

The independent grocery company's strategic acquisition of other family-owned, like-minded businesses may be the key to it realizing its goal of “changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time.”.. Read More