Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Dole Food Co. is asking self-proclaimed non-banana eaters to share their "life-without-bananas" stories, photos and videos... Read More

Frutura CEO David Krause discusses how an agreement to use Coca Cola's Maid and Simply brands on Dayka & Hackett’s fresh citrus and grapes came to be. Products are set to appear as early as the third quarter of 2023. .. Read More

Clarifruit CEO Elad Mardix says artificial intelligence could help optimize supply chains, reduce waste and enable the industry to balance ever-increasing demand and a need to significantly reduce emissions... Read More

California-based Side Delights is introducing Spuds, a reduced-cost imperfect potato line packaged in 10-pound bags... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association initiated its women’s mentoring program on April 17 at the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference in Orlando, Fla... Read More

Other produce part-timers made excuses to avoid this messy late-shift routine, but columnist Armand Lobato says he thrived on it. .. Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association’s June 7-8 Retail Conference in Chicago will bring plenty of advantages to attendees, organizers say... Read More

Per Bank will be the president and CEO of Loblaw Cos. Ltd., a Canadian supermarket chain and distributor headquartered in Brampton, Ontario... Read More

The Glennville, Ga.-based grower says the new look enhances brand and product recognition, as well as highlights “the premium essence” of its Vidalia onions. .. Read More

Retail produce buyers and consumers are becoming more vocal about sustainability in growing and handling California summer fruit, and grower-shippers are making an all-out effort to meet those requests... Read More

In advance of Earth Day, the Avocado Institute of Mexico and its parent organizations held a virtual press briefing April 17 to discuss its biodiversity efforts... Read More

For the Center for Produce Safety: North Bay Produce Food Safety Manager Kinsey Clishe talks about efforts to validate cleaning and sanitizing procedures — and the importance of discussing the "why" behind practices... Read More

In celebration of Earth Day, SpartanNash has partnered with Ecodrive to plant 20,000 trees to mitigate global warming and support healthy ecosystems. .. Read More

The new kits — Roadhouse BBQ, Chophouse Crunch, Hibachi Miso, Everything Caesar and Crunchy Taco — were expected to be on supermarket shelves nationally by mid-April... Read More

Strawberries are becoming like semi-precious jewels as yet another produce category that’s gaining sophistication, variety and premiumization. .. Read More

Welcome to PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series, a quarterly contest among produce managers and merchandisers, showcasing their produce artistry, strategy and know-how. See the winter 2023 contest winners in this webinar... Read More

The medjool date grower has focused on consumer education in recent months to amplify its presence in Canadian markets... Read More

The program, using Apple Watch and iPhone, is designed to inspire well-being and rewards customers for staying active and eating healthfully with points redeemable for grocery coupons and discounts... Read More

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The theme was collaboration as social media marketers and retail dietitians mingled with suppliers and C-suite executives at Produce for Better Health's Consumer Connection Conference... Read More

What’s the secret to greenhouse grower Little Leaf Farms' success? To find out, The Packer recently spoke with founder and CEO Paul Sellew... Read More

Retail opportunities include in-store, digital and social media marketing components. At foodservice, key messages focus on educating and inspiring foodservice decision-makers... Read More

The market research firm surveyed grocery shoppers on factors affecting their choice of store, ranking the stores with the most favorable outcomes. Hint: Trader Joe's found the top of several lists... Read More

The Foodservice Packaging Association recently honored Cincinnati-based ProAmpac for its RecycAll product line... Read More

Lower grocery prices highlighted the March Consumer Price Index, but the annual food inflation rate remains well above the all-items index... Read More

Quality inspectors are the eyes of a fresh produce operation, spotting issues that can lead to shrink at any point. They can also report on quality, which helps in promoting and marketing, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More