Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Meet Taylor Meadows, marketing manager for Happy Dirt, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Kristina Lorusso, vice president of retail partner services for The Giumarra Cos., and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet John Hollay, president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Hector Garza, director of industry relations for the Texas International Produce Association, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Gail Delihant, senior director of California government affairs for Western Growers Association, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Kim St George, vice president of sales and marketing for Bolthouse Fresh Foods, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

As choice overload and noise drive shoppers toward intentional living, WGSN’s Claire Lancaster breaks down why fresh fruits and vegetables are uniquely positioned to win over 2029’s “Keepers” and “Restorers.”.. Read More

Managers who plan properly before a fixture is moved on the produce floor can make a major changeover more efficient — and build a template for the next big project... Read More

The new social-first “Tommalier” campaign invites consumers to sample guided tomato flights and earn a commemorative certification throughout National Tomato Month... Read More

As combined supply from key regions surges over 40% in the U.S. while consumption lags, a newly launched report from the Global Grape Group urges the industry to pivot from competing for market share to collectively driving global category growth... Read More

Newly appointed CCO Natalie Barber Halpern breaks down how the greenhouse leader is leveraging momentum, new leadership and strategic partnerships to expand its retail footprint... Read More

As shoppers on a GLP-1 medication program turn to diets that support their well-being, fruits and vegetables have an opportunity to take center stage... Read More

An analysis of 147 million shopping trips during the summer 2026 cyclospora outbreak reveals that news coverage — rather than localized risk or price points — drove a sharp, persistent drop in leafy greens sales that price cuts failed to fix... Read More

The Goleta, Calif.-based food-tech pioneer overhauled its business model, cut supplier costs 90% and leveraged AI-driven intelligence to reenter the U.S. produce market stronger than ever... Read More

DoorDash’s 2026 SNAP report reveals that expanding online SNAP/EBT delivery connects 98% of benefit recipients in food deserts to fresh groceries, helping millions stretch tight household budgets, save time and improve daily nutrition... Read More

As consumers adapt to elevated shelf prices by “spending by exception,” NIQ’s Nicole Collida shares insights on how produce brands and grocers can capture basket share through multi-dimensional value and health-focused positioning... Read More

Driven by younger sustainability-minded generations, fresh produce purchases are shifting from strict environmentalism into personal lifestyle choices, with organic and local sourcing taking center stage... Read More

Allan Safieh explains how Born Farms correlates weather, crop performance and cold chain telemetry to build supply chain predictability and protect yield quality from field to market... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato explains what can be learned from observing shopping carts — both in your store and at a competitor... Read More

He takes over day-to-day operations as the berry grower-shipper’s new chief executive, while Mark Murai shifts his focus to long-term growth and strategy as chairman of the board... Read More

Placer.ai foot-traffic data reveals that value grocers are capturing market share through distinct growth strategies, while shifting consumer behaviors are driving shoppers to cross-shop multiple banners to fulfill their fresh produce needs... Read More

Tight margins leave growers hesitant to fund automation, even as delaying farm technology adoption exposes them to compounding labor and production losses... Read More

Fourth-generation produce professional brings decades of sales experience, organic industry expertise and a lifelong agriculture connection to the vice president of sales role... Read More

Spielmann joins Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive Produce with more than three decades of leadership experience across the food, agriculture, fresh produce and consumer products industries... Read More

Unclear definitions and strict standards keep farmers from claiming the regenerative title, but practical economic benefits are driving steady adoption... Read More