Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

A new mixed variety bag and 4-count EZ Band packaging help retailers find solutions for merchandising pears... Read More

Dismiss fruit baskets as obsolete if you will, but shopper demand says otherwise, explains columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Placer.ai data shows Dollar General gaining momentum in grocery as store remodels, expanded fresh offerings and a strong value message drive higher traffic and more productive locations... Read More

At the event, guests tried their hand at harvesting, followed by an intimate dinner with growers... Read More

Mission’s avocado bag redesign — coming in 2026 — puts shoppers first with a clean, modern look that’s easier to spot and easier to love, the company says... Read More

With young shoppers increasingly drawn to plant-forward eating, cooking at home and ingredient transparency, Giorgio says its influencer strategy helps elevate mushrooms from a side dish to a staple... Read More

Visit Booth No. 4139 to explore to Taylore Farms’ Jalapeño Popper Chopped Kit and its Taco Ranch Mini Chopped Kit at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 16-18... Read More

The salad company says it will exhibit with organicgirl and Braga Fresh to display its three latest Dole Salad kits introduced in August — Dole Caprese Chopped Salad Kit, Dole Pesto Ranch Chopped Salad Kit and Dole Apple Harvest Salad Kit. .. Read More

FSN, the supplier of Side Delights potatoes and onions, says it will exhibit at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show at Booth No. 1632... Read More

Once considered niche by some, the potatoes have experienced significant growth in recent years... Read More

Rural Grocery Initiative’s new research highlights how collaborative, locally driven models — from rural grocery stores and co-ops to innovative sourcing systems — are helping small town grocers and producers build more resilient local food networks... Read More

The company will showcase its Big Bend Beefs, which honors the Big Bend region of West Texas where the tomatoes are grown, at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show... Read More

The Packer received an advance taste of this new tropical fruit that delivers a unique and delicious flavor profile of coconut and pineapple indulgence along with a nutritional boost... Read More

Sold under the Fruit World label, the grower-shipper says it will kick off citrus season early and offer organic Dulce mandarins, harvested just before its clementines... Read More

GLP-1 medications are transforming grocery spending and shopping behavior, and experts at Groceryshop say retailers must adapt quickly to serve this new type of wellness-minded customer... Read More

This marks the company’s first step into seasonal and themed packaging, designed to position blueberries as a fun, flavorful and healthier option during the traditionally candy-dominated holiday... Read More

The campaign features humorous commercials feature Allen in the locker room, reminding his teammates that instead of going to outrageous lengths to curb snacking, they should reach for Wonderful Pistachios. .. Read More

While shrink are always a concern, some expert projections about the percentage of waste conflict with the reality of working in the produce aisle, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Amy Wood, president of Mushroom Council, is on a mission to grow per capita mushroom consumption by reaching emerging consumers... Read More

“This industry is dynamic, collaborative and deeply rooted in feeding people — something I find incredibly meaningful,” says Rannel Santiago, director of produce for Sysco and one of the 2025 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Kevin Naze, director of produce for The Chef’s Warehouse, talks growth, team building and embracing change... Read More

Walmart’s senior director of produce sourcing discusses learning to manage failure, healthy risk taking, and thoughtful leadership. .. Read More

The co-founder and chief marketing officer for Molly’s Grape & Citrus Co. is on a mission to make grapes the go-to alternative to junk and to remind people that indulgence doesn’t have to come from a box of chocolates... Read More

Brain Corp, in partnership with Driveline Retail Merchandising, launched ShelfOptix at Groceryshop in Las Vegas, Sept. 28 through Oct. 1. The fully managed, robot-powered shelf intelligence service provides retailers and brands with real-time shelf data and analytics without upfront hardware costs... Read More

With food insecurity affecting an estimated 48 million Americans, green tech like Careit helps nonprofits nationwide in the fight against food insecurity... Read More