Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

From a state-of-the-art tech stack to a day’s drive from the entire East Coast, this startup is prioritizing flavor and freshness over traditional yield-first models... Read More

Distributors say big and bold techniques could help retailers move more mangoes... Read More

From partnering with bold, international artists to an AI-powered social video experience in Times Square to a presence at Milan Design Week, the global banana brand is on a mission to elevate the everyday fruit into something truly inspired... Read More

The Peruvian Avocado Commission recognized the industry pioneers for their decades of visionary leadership and instrumental roles in establishing Peru as a premier global avocado supplier... Read More

The initiative invites customers to support regenerative organic farming through pledges, purchases and register donations from April 1-30... Read More

By funding the transition of thousands of acres to regenerative organic agriculture, Patagonia Provisions is leveraging its unique ownership model to protect the health of its own community and help local farmers break the cycle of chemical dependency... Read More

With California table grapes coming several weeks early this year, retailers should prepare to clear shelf space and get ready to promote... Read More

Fresh produce growers face complex new rules for greenhouse gas reporting and extended producer responsibility as state deadlines loom... Read More

Intiatives range from a how-to series of recipe and cooking tip videos to social media outreach to providing retail resources... Read More

Ontario’s greenhouse sector — the largest concentration of greenhouse vegetable production in North America — is leveraging its scale to ensure that fresh no longer depends on the season, but rather the sophistication and sustainability of the indoor farm... Read More

Marking its centennial and the opening of a new headquarters, Duda is leveraging its recognition as a Florida Century Pioneer Family Farm to bridge a legacy of stewardship with future-focused innovations in sustainable ag and master-planned development... Read More

With strong volume anticipated, the avocado supplier says strategic programs and seasonal storytelling will help drive category performance... Read More

According to a 2026 food waste report, U.S. surplus food dropped by 2.2% in 2024 to 70 million tons, largely due to a nearly 950,000-ton reduction in residential waste as Americans found new ways to extend their grocery budgets... Read More

Dole is celebrating its 125th Pineapple Crowning Anniversary in 2026 with a year-long campaign of events and digital content, highlighted by the success of its award-winning, coconut-flavored Colada Royale pineapple... Read More

Before the time of celebrity food influencers on social media, columnist Armand Lobato recalls an attempt to engage a younger generation with practical food know-how... Read More

This year’s event will welcome buyers and sellers from around the world and feature a record-breaking more than 700 booths, growth the Canadian Produce Marketing Association says is a sign that “Canada is open for business.”.. Read More

Canada’s premier produce event returns this April to showcase the sustainable tech and bold flavors defining the 2027 season... Read More

The leadership-owned table grape company delivers a consistent year-round supply by following the sun across coordinated growing regions... Read More

Outside of the peak movement periods, sales in spring and summer months are steady as more consumers discover sweetpotatoes’ benefits... Read More

The expanded collaboration brings the surplus grocery app to over 100 stores across four states, offering shoppers deep discounts on fresh food while diverting waste from landfills... Read More

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association says it will recognize Paul Catania Jr. as its Lifetime Achievement Award recipient on Thursday, April 30, in Toronto... Read More

The versatile packs include regional seasonings and step-by-step digital tutorials, allowing shoppers to transform basic produce into gourmet accompaniments using various cooking methods like air frying or grilling... Read More

The Devens, Mass.-based greenhouse grower has quietly become North America’s top producer of indoor-grown lettuce, now capturing over 50% of the market. Its secret? Discipline all day long... Read More

Potatoes USA is providing seasonal merchandising strategies designed to leverage the vegetable’s unique ability to double the average customer’s total spending... Read More

The farmer-owned collective has named a strategic industry expert as its top executive to oversee global fruit and vegetable distribution... Read More