Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Global specialty produce is a large category, but consumers unfamiliar with these items may hesitate to add them to their cart. That's where signage, packaging and informed associates can help bridge the gap... Read More

So often in produce, a merchandising challenge or an issue can be identified by tearing things down to the mat, metaphorically speaking, and starting over, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The Packer caught up with Northland Potato Growers Association on camera at IFPA’s recent Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about what makes potatoes from the Red River Valley unique... Read More

Bako Sweet is offering tips for and partnering with retailers to transform holiday produce displays... Read More

CMI Orchards’ recent partnership with Starr Ranch Growers adds exceptional organic fruit to an already impressive portfolio, says Rochelle Bohm, vice president of marketing for the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer... Read More

California-based Natural Delights hosted 30 fresh-produce leaders and influencers from across the globe in an annual harvest tour that included hands-on learning, networking and food... Read More

For the avocado category to see continued growth at retail, it needs a strong presence around the perimeter of the store — not just the produce department, says Alvaro Luque, president and CEO of Avocados From Mexico... Read More

Edmonton, Alberta-based The Little Potato Co. is seeking to make the holiday season even brighter with its “A Little Holiday Happiness Is …” campaign... Read More

The Packer caught up with Red Sun Farms' Carlos Visconti on camera at IFPA’s recent Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about the company’s seed-to-plate innovation... Read More

Food 4 Less/Foods Co. recently marked its 35th anniversary by making a donation to Los Angeles Southwest Community College in support of its food pantry and hunger relief efforts... Read More

Despite higher food prices, consumers who typically include at least some organic fruits and vegetables in their grocery carts are not giving up on the category — and some are increasing their purchases... Read More

Sun World International recently took to New York City to officially debut its Autumncrisp brand grapes’ global consumer marketing campaign... Read More

As the companies report seeing a healthy growing season throughout the Pacific Northwest and Wisconsin, a "fun-focused" retail campaign is set to embrace the emerging "Friendsgiving" trend... Read More

The Packer caught up with Gem-Pack Berries on camera at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about the company’s strong growth and family-focused approach... Read More

A pre-proposal that aims to regulate packaging in Canadian grocery stores should have the attention of the entire U.S. produce industry, says Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia in this guest column... Read More

The Packer caught up with Mastronardi Produce on camera at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about what makes its new Sunset Summer Dream Raspberries unique... Read More

What tech skills do job seekers need to thrive in their search? Rex Lawrence of produce job search firm Joe Produce answers that question and more in this ZAG Tech-partnered "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast. .. Read More

The National Grocers Association Foundation has wrapped its Point of Sale Produce Prescription Workgroup, creating a core functionality document intended for efficient and accurate produce prescription POS solutions... Read More

The commission says the new direction is "focused on the California brand with an emphasis on targeting and investment efficiencies,” which also included the hiring of an in-house marketing manager... Read More

The retail giant's partnership aims to provide food waste recycling at its 4,700 stores across the U.S., seeking to divert millions of pounds of food waste from landfills... Read More

Customers of the Midwest grocery chain can activate mobile notifications when fresh, locally sourced produce arrives at their preferred store... Read More

From new products and packaging to new marketing campaigns and recent acquisitions, many companies embraced IFPA's Global Produce and Floral Show as an opportunity to introduce the latest and greatest in the fresh space... Read More

The produce industry’s mad merchandising skills are evidenced by the National Watermelon Promotion Board’s newly named winners in its annual Retail Merchandising Contest... Read More

The price-friendly potato is nutritious and versatile in meals — but be sure to maximize your opportunities when advertising a sale, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Recent analysis shows that the potato category gives retailers untapped opportunities to drive additional customer engagement... Read More