Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Index Fresh's seasonal Gem avocados will be available in five-count bags at select Costco locations starting in late May, with support from the California Avocado Commission... Read More

United Natural Foods Inc. extended its distribution partnership with Whole Foods Market by eight years, now lasting until May 2032. .. Read More

Nearly 37% of those surveyed by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 said they purchased asparagus in the past 12 months... Read More

Side Delights says it's ready to offer consumers options as summer grilling season heats up... Read More

The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer has named John MacDonald as vice president of marketing... Read More

Schnuck Markets says it will offer exclusive digital promotions and enhance the Schnucks Rewards program. .. Read More

Produce containers and the pallets on which they’re stacked play an important role in the packaging industry, and some major providers say they’re making strides as they evolve to meet their customers’ needs... Read More

Kroger collaborator Divert Inc. says a new facility in Harrison, Ohio, will be aimed at processing food waste into renewable energy and reducing food insecurity. .. Read More

Avocados From Mexico brought fresh guacamole inspiration for foodservice, along with artificial intelligence and virtual reality to the National Restaurant Association Show... Read More

Looking for inspiration to elevate a store’s produce displays? Check out these examples chosen by merchandising expert Brian Dey of Four Seasons Produce, who breaks down what makes each display effective with shoppers... Read More

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 data shows of all consumers surveyed, 21.7% reported purchasing artichokes in the past 12 months, up from 8% in 2023... Read More

Consumers, retailers and many foodservice operators eagerly await the arrival of Florida green-skin avocados every year, grower-shippers say... Read More

The Envy apple and brand retailers and consumers enjoy today was years in the making, say Louise Beard, director of Forward Insight and Strategy, and Cecilia Flores Paez, T&G Global’s head of marketing in North America... Read More

In an era where health-conscious consumers are increasingly seeking nutritious options, retailers are tapping into the trend by incorporating in-house juice bars and co-branded in-store destinations... Read More

Apple purchases are up according to responses in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey. Just over 78% of consumers reported purchasing apples in the last 12 months... Read More

Publix says it has donated over 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America food banks since 2020, aiding farmers and addressing food insecurity. .. Read More

Schnuck Markets has been selected as a 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, marking the third consecutive year the St. Louis-based grocer has received the honor... Read More

Produce departments need advocates to ensure there's ample room to properly and safely receive, stage, break down and prep a load of product, and that ultimately helps a store's life span, says columnist Armand Lobato. .. Read More

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association offered a retail tour that included a visit to Loblaws City Market in downtown Vancouver, where co-owner Dave Sherwood led a group through the 41,000-square-foot store... Read More

Colombia's hass avocado traviesa season is hitting its peak, with more than 50 containers shipping weekly to the U.S. market. .. Read More

Some may think of citrus fruit as strictly a winter crop, yet summer varieties are increasingly appearing on consumers’ radar — and in their shopping carts. .. Read More

The Packer discussed the topic in a Q&A with Lisa Grayston of Coveo, a provider of AI-platforms that sees composable commerce as a solution to the complex needs and expectations from consumers for digital experiences... Read More

The company has launched its seventh annual Round Up at the Register to benefit the Folds of Honor nonprofit organization to provide scholarships... Read More

"The latest CPI report demonstrates that the process of taming inflation continues, with food-at-home a particular bright spot in this month’s data,” says Andy Harig of FMI, the Food Industry Association... Read More

Since 2012, Brighter Bites says it has distributed more than 60 million pounds of fresh produce and millions of nutrition education materials to more than one million individuals... Read More