Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

As the company rolls out same-day delivery of fresh perishables in more than 1,000 U.S. cities, industry experts are weighing the impact on growers, shippers and rival retailers... Read More

Produce distributors are hoping the market’s progress carries into fall... Read More

Retailers and customers are preparing for rising prices, supply disruptions and potentially less variety... Read More

A new survey by the Idaho Potato Commission reveals the top homemade potato dishes in every U.S. region, just in time for National Potato Day on Aug. 19.. Read More

U.S.-based Hylio is using machine learning and drone technology to help farmers cut costs and protect delicate crops... Read More

When is comes to addressing a dissatisfied shopper, the lesson is clear for any retailer, explains columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The Canadian greenhouse company and Nonna Life, a lifestyle brand that celebrates Italian-Canadian culture, say the initiative was created to honor the vibrant energy and enduring influence of nonnas, who serve as the heartbeat of family tradition... Read More

While the overall crop size of 278.5 million bushels is about 3.6% above the five-year average, growers have an opportunity to pick and pack the best of the crop at harvest... Read More

In this week’s Fresh Produce Fridays, branding expert Jean Pierre Lacroix shares three ways grocers can use emotional design, storytelling and nostalgia to create instant connections with shoppers and boost sales... Read More

Babylon Micro-Farms, which recently made the Inc. 5000 list, is growing fast by focusing on education, corporate dining, hospitality and health care. Oshima spoke with The Packer about turnkey solutions, hyperlocal produce, customer experience and more... Read More

Going on for nearly 19 years, The FruitGuys have offered a fundraiser box that promotes the gravenstein apple while giving back directly to the growers... Read More

A record number of monthly users for e-grocery services helped fuel sales growth, as “free” delivery combined with convenience continues to attract customers, according to Brick Meets Click shopper survey... Read More

Growers in the state continue to convert acres to organic to meet demand and debut a new variety this season, too... Read More

Dole’s packaging refresh taps into how millennials and Gen Z are fueling a boom in fresh produce demand and elevated preferences, as revealed in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2025 report... Read More

The online retailer has expanded its same-day service to include fresh perishables, intensifying competition with grocery and quick-commerce rivals while creating new opportunities for fresh produce suppliers... Read More

The unified platform eliminates manual processes, enhances compliance and speeds retail connectivity for growers and shippers... Read More

The National Mango Board initiative is designed to drive mango consumption while supporting parents and kids with simple, nutritious and energizing fresh mango recipes... Read More

Advanced capabilities improve execution in departments where one in three shoppers say quality determines where they shop... Read More

Kroger and C&S Wholesale Grocers have reached a confidential settlement to end litigation over a disputed $125 million termination fee tied to the failed Kroger-Albertsons merger... Read More

Angela Fernandez, senior vice president of market development at GS1 US, discusses what businesses and organizations should keep in mind about the 30-month extension for enforcement and compliance... Read More

The grocer says the drive has collected over $30 million in cash and food donations since its inception in 2011... Read More

Apple marketers say this season looks to deliver a great eating experience with ample volume this year... Read More

Unusually strong ocean swells created a chokepoint for tropical fruit exporters at Costa Rica’s most important Pacific port, and retailers can expect schedule disruptions and reduced supplies in the coming weeks, says Fresh Del Monte’s Raul Saca... Read More

Kroger shares easy ways to make a fresh family meal together, centered around in-season fruits and vegetables that even the youngest kids can enjoy preparing... Read More

Westside Produce and Classic Fruit unveiled a limited-edition JA17 Allen Family Farms label, celebrating the grower’s legacy and premium melons... Read More