Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The produce industry’s mad merchandising skills are evidenced by the National Watermelon Promotion Board’s newly named winners in its annual Retail Merchandising Contest... Read More

The price-friendly potato is nutritious and versatile in meals — but be sure to maximize your opportunities when advertising a sale, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Recent analysis shows that the potato category gives retailers untapped opportunities to drive additional customer engagement... Read More

We want to see your produce costumes this Halloween. Be inspired by Rob White and Brian Dey... Read More

Merchandising displays need to be more thoughtful than a simple pile o’ taters... Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode, learn about an innovative approach to sustainability on farms from special guest Lilian Autler, Equitable Food Initiative's organizational and workforce development manager... Read More

Avocados From Mexico celebrated its 10th anniversary at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show, Oct. 19-21, with a VIP event in its booth... Read More

For many of the foodservice buyers on a recent harvest tour hosted by the Idaho Potato Commission, there was one aspect of Idaho russet potatoes that they kept returning to as they explored the dusty fields of potatoes... Read More

While we're in full fall mode, hit up social media for pumpkin-themed inspiration to incorporate eye-catching autumn displays across your produce department. .. Read More

Now using the cloud, Invafresh helps Price Chopper/Market 32 forecast, replenish orders, plan production and manage inventory by integrating in-store production data into the AI-enhanced Fresh Retail Platform. .. Read More

From the last week of October through the end of the year, grocers can participate in MountainKing’s Butter Potato Bash by merchandising the company’s 5-pound Butter Reds, 5-pound Butter Golds and 5-pound Butter Creams... Read More

“Innovation” was the word on everyone’s lips at the International Fresh Produce Association’s high-energy and well-attended Global Produce and Floral Show, Oct. 19-21. .. Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode, learn from Vonnie Estes, vice president of innovation for International Fresh Produce Association, as she shares how she's helping innovators gain market access... Read More

The Houston-based national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, has announced another year of partnership with Zespri Kiwifruit for the current 2023-24 school year. .. Read More

IFPA’s bustling Global Produce and Floral Show brought together members from the fresh produce supply chain from more than 60 countries and featured over 1,160 exhibiting companies, including 157 first-timers... Read More

Equifruit, North America’s largest importer of Fairtrade-certified bananas, continues to work closely with its partners to drive sales and tonnage at the store level. .. Read More

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show kicked off with a rousing State of the Industry address by CEO Cathy Burns, Oct. 19... Read More

Miami-based banana supplier Kapi Kapi Growers is showcasing its new Kapi Baby Oro Pineapples at this year’s International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif... Read More

Having a seasoned produce supervisor handle operations for major store events is good — having additional experienced personnel on hand to deal with the swarm of demands is even better, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The USDA's sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring their principal operators from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA... Read More

The three product lines come fully prepared to cook in 30 minutes or less, with prominent labeling that calls out the preferred cooking method, according to Calavo... Read More

Potatoes Your Way is touted as offering a hassle-free cooking experience packaged in a sustainable fiber tray... Read More

With an eye on the healthy snacking trend, greenhouse grower Pure Flavor has introduced two new products — Tiki Tomatoes and Oronai Sweet Charentais Melons... Read More

Thermal, Calif.-based North Shore Living is promoting its new Counter Culture product at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show... Read More

Sizzling Sautés Mushrooms Kits are 12 ounces of Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms, high in vitamin D, with a 1.5-ounce sauce packet, the company said on the IFPA show website... Read More