Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Fresh fruit importer-exporter Salix Fruits is eyeing strong supplies from its recently launched summer citrus program, marking the start of the lemon, mandarin and orange season in the Southern Hemisphere... Read More

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and Major League Pickleball have teamed to increase blueberry consumption among the fast-growing pickleball fan base... Read More

Organic leaders and champions to be honored at Organic Week in Washington, D.C. at the 2024 Organic Leadership Awards reception... Read More

Pink Cosmo and Hunkaberry will be available for retailers and foodservice customers in limited supplies this month... Read More

Simbe Robotics is partnering with Plexus Corp. to bring its retail robotics-as-a-service to market quickly and at global scale... Read More

Berries are rising to the occasion, according to a recent USDA Specialty Crop Retail Report... Read More

Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates wholesalers will launch new online retail media networks powered by Instacart's Carrot Ads solution... Read More

The Kroger Co. has been recognized for its commitment to mental health for a third consecutive year, receiving the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health... Read More

Signs are everywhere in the produce aisle, but what you express, how you present them, when you place them and why you choose the information conveyed can make a big difference, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

May is National Salad Month, and it seems U.S. consumers already have a jump on enjoying these light, healthful treats. Here's what retail data shows about consumer preferences when it comes to a dish of leafy greens... Read More

To raise mental health awareness this May, the West Des Moines, Iowa-based grocer has launched a new campaign and video series focused on sleep, nutrition, exercise and medication management... Read More

Following the January launch in China for the Lunar New Year, Rubyglow — a yellow pineapple with a deep red outer shell — will be available directly from select grocery and fresh produce retailers nationwide... Read More

Earthbound Farm is celebrating 40 years of organic farming with new offerings, including its organic salad kits featuring dressings made with 100% organic avocado oil and its limited-harvest Wild Red Arugula blend... Read More

The grocer's new store is expected to feature locally sourced foods and fresh produce as well as expanded international offerings including Southeast Asian specialties, and Kosher and Halal products... Read More

Foodborne illness risks remain a concern for the industry, both in terms of consumer safety and potential damage to food businesses. Expert Francine L. Shaw shares tips on building a culture that prioritizes food safety... Read More

The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer has recognized Canadian greenhouse grower Village Farms Fresh as a "Giga Guru" through its sustainability initiative "Project Gigaton.".. Read More

Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Lucky banners will use Instacart's Caper Cart, FoodStorm and Storefront Pro solutions to create omnichannel shopping experiences... Read More

Come along for The Packer’s virtual booth visits from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show... Read More

Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Fresh Farms had such a good response to its grape category management program and Candy variety table grape promotion last season that the company plans to bring back an expanded version... Read More

As Bernardo Muñoz moves from directing the Trade Office of Peru in New York to Shanghai, Diana Pita will step into the role, emphasizing U.S. interest in Peruvian products and promoting exports and culture... Read More

The Bentonville, Ark.-based grocer's new Bettergoods private label was launched with claims that the retailer will deliver chef-inspired food at a great value... Read More

Sustainability was a hot topic with numerous exhibitors at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show, April 23-25. .. Read More

The Packer’s booth visits at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show, April 23-25, included space-themed giveaways, large crops, new products and sustainable packaging... Read More

The Boise, Idaho-based company has been recognized for excellence on the Internet for its shopping and retail app... Read More

Matt Zapczynski brings experience as a produce buyer for a wholesale grocery distributor... Read More