Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The program, which will begin at the end of June, will build to peak production in August, September and early October with steady volume week to week... Read More

As global insect populations decline, entomologist Emily Heffernan warns of the looming risks to high-value specialty crops and outlines practical, field-level steps growers can take to build resiliency... Read More

The Allentown, Pa., Giant stores have become the first grocers in the region to earn Blue Zones Project Approved status, implementing evidence-based wellness initiatives to make healthy, plant-forward shopping choices easier for the community... Read More

The new experience invites consumers to connect more directly with the growers, the fruit they grow and the everyday moments that define Sunkist — bringing the cooperative story to life through immersive content, visual storytelling and a more dynamic, user-friendly design... Read More

The event, held May 27-29 at the JW Marriott Palm Desert Resort and Spa, brought together industry leaders from across the fresh produce supply chain to showcase innovation and discuss market strategies... Read More

Bjorn’s insights from the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum detail how the company leverages premium genetics, navigates labor and trade challenges and responds to the shifting consumer to drive the category... Read More

Soccer fans can get in on the action with a special offer on thematic Avocados From Mexico bags to celebrate the global sporting event being hosted in North America... Read More

Despite driving billions in annual sales and averaging an astonishing 92 shopping trips a year, the powerful Hispanic demographic is pulling back from fresh produce — and industry experts are sounding the alarm on how retailers must change to win them back... Read More

At the West Coast Produce Expo Helios AI CEO Francisco Martin-Rayo explained how artificial intelligence helps lean procurement teams navigate geopolitical fertilizer shortages and climate risks... Read More

The limited-edition patriotic packaging celebrates the country’s milestone with tomatoes grown in the U.S... Read More

The boutique berry company has introduced a vibrant identity and innovative approach to premium organic and conventional blueberries... Read More

The acquisition of Calavo Growers for $26.05 per share unites two major North American avocado and fresh produce companies into a stronger, vertically integrated global network. .. Read More

The former FDA deputy commissioner joins “The Packer Podcast” to discuss the potential for machine learning to turn food safety from reactive to predictive and its tangible benefits for the fresh produce industry... Read More

Expo exhibitors play the role of educators as fresh produce companies scramble to understand California’s looming reporting deadlines... Read More

GoodFarms crew foreman Maria Barbara Resendiz Martinez and Stemilt Growers crew leader Jesús Gutiérrez Manuel earn top honors from the Equitable Food Initiative and The Packer... Read More

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the enrollment period and payment rates for the new Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers program to support producers facing elevated costs and unfair foreign trade competition... Read More

With National Mushroom Month moving to June, the Mushroom Council shares tips to boost sales... Read More

The company has named Associated Wholesale Grocers Chief Financial Officer Gary Koch to its board of directors and has added former ReposiTrak principal David Stukus as vice president... Read More

James Peterson has been named CEO, with predecessor Gary Wishnatzki transitioning to board chairman... Read More

Displaying fruits and vegetables in their natural state helps instill the idea to customers that your store is indeed fresh, yet produce departments rarely make the effort... Read More

The golden grape tomato, available in select stores nationwide, offers consumers a bright, zesty flavor balanced with sweetness... Read More

Attendees get an exclusive look at the intricate cultivation practices behind Oasis Dates and the climate-smart tribal farming methods at Temalpakh Farm... Read More

Driven by a volatile cocktail of geopolitical conflicts and skyrocketing fuel and fertilizer costs, the U.S. fresh produce industry is navigating a hidden crisis where stable retail averages mask a shrinking financial safety net for independent farmers... Read More

AmpleHarvest.org connects America’s 62 million home gardeners with local food pantries, turning surplus backyard produce into a fresh, same-day solution for neighborhood food insecurity... Read More

National produce shippers face deep uncertainty over who qualifies as a producer under the strict plastic reduction act as hidden contract clauses threaten to pass massive penalties down to farmers... Read More