Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

From strategic retail partnerships to high-flavor innovations, suppliers at the Global Produce and Floral Show delivered actionable solutions to help buyers navigate market consolidation and drive category growth... Read More

Speaking on “The Packer Podcast,” the former FDA deputy commissioner says summer outbreaks proved that static water tests and slow record retrieval no longer work. He outlines why the industry must overhaul its investigation model... Read More

Following its whole-chain hotspot analysis on domestic strawberries, the U.S. Food Waste Pact has published a new study tracing the global banana supply chain, highlighting key waste drivers... Read More

While simplified tools help fresh produce businesses ditch paper records, show floor discussions at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show highlight a lingering readiness gap with systems that still can’t connect to share data... Read More

By tracking temperature history and biological decay from packhouse to distribution center, DeltaTrak’s Fresh IDX enables a “First Expired, First Out” approach that prevents whole-load rejections and recovers critical shelf life for fresh produce... Read More

At the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, Fox Packaging’s Victoria Lopez cautioned that growers frequently overlook destination-based EPR laws, risking unexpected state penalties when shipping across state lines... Read More

Brighter Bites has named co-founder Shreela Sharma as its new board chair following founder Lisa Helfman’s departure from the role, alongside publishing a report on its transition to a school-year fiscal calendar... Read More

At IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show, mushroom growers shared how they are shifting from raw ingredients to quick-prep meal solutions to capture time-strapped Gen Z and millennial shoppers... Read More

Produce companies at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show share strategies for driving demand and managing severe weather risks... Read More

Produce companies at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show share strategies for driving demand and managing severe weather risks... Read More

To address oversupply and drive category growth, Divine Flavor leverages high-flavor varieties and a multi-region supply chain to deliver consistently premium table grapes year-round... Read More

The newly appointed International Fresh Produce Association chairwoman urged agricultural leaders at the Global Produce and Floral Show to unite behind strong advocacy and restore consumer trust to capture a $10 billion market opportunity... Read More

2026 Packer 25 honoree Monique Mueller helped Bee Sweet Citrus establish a strong digital footprint that continues to serve as a valuable tool for the company... Read More

Packer 25 honorees Gordon Robertson, Blake Branen and Erik Brown discuss finding inspiration for innovation and persuading others to get on board with change... Read More

Food safety experts at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show detail how AI data, label audits and predictive WMS models streamline traceability compliance... Read More

Through omnichannel promotions, regional college tours and a Big Game partnership with Julian Edelman, AFM is giving produce retailers a play-by-play strategy to boost basket spend and drive volume all season long... Read More

The Boise, Idaho-based grocer says Kroger did not do enough to get regulatory approval, but Kroger disputes that and blames regulatory opposition... Read More

Industry leaders at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show revealed that overcoming flat fruit and vegetable consumption requires shifting away from clinical health messaging toward flavor-forward marketing, cultural rituals and frictionless convenience... Read More

In partnership with the American Cancer Society, the global banana brand replaces its iconic blue sticker with pink throughout October while bringing its ambassador to life for the first time... Read More

Frieda’s Branded Produce, Legacy Farms and Cal-Fresco highlighted specialty produce solutions, multicultural holiday promotions and core vegetable programs during the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show... Read More

Slow inventory turn can often lead to losing shoppers’ trust — and regaining customer confidence takes time and money, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The brands are launching a new line of premium packaged salads aimed at rebuilding consumer trust, generating excitement and bringing shoppers back to the produce aisle... Read More

At the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, digital reputation expert Peter Wilson explored how AI-generated content could jeopardize consumer trust and what the fresh produce industry needs to do to safeguard businesses... Read More

James Peterson discusses driving the century-old berry grower forward by pairing high-tech quality control and proprietary breeding with rigorous supply planning to protect margins against rising input costs... Read More

At the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show, CEO Cathy Burns delivers a resilient vision for navigating market volatility, advancing traceability and driving fresh produce consumption worldwide... Read More