Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The online and social promotion, which highlights better-for-you versions of favorite game day recipes, invites consumers to enter a contest for the chance to win prizes... Read More

Despite the portrayal in a recent Netflix documentary, leafy greens producers have made great strides in food safety — and are committed to further progress, says California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement CEO Tim York... Read More

The new functionality on the Sincerely Health platform offers nutrition insights on grocery food purchases based on USDA’s MyPlate guidance. .. Read More

Following an afternoon of data-rich programming, the first day of USApple’s Outlook 2023 conference at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago concluded with The Packer presenting Mike Preacher the Apple Person of the Year award.   .. Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg Podcast" episode, with ZAG Technical Services, Dennis Donohue dives into water, economics, next-generation agriculture workers, robots and more. .. Read More

Members will have access to comprehensive retail sales reporting for organic and conventional produce... Read More

The greenhouse grower and pasta producer have joined forces to promote a back-to-school campaign on the Instacart and Kroger grocery delivery platforms this fall. .. Read More

A busy travel and work schedule is one reason columnist Armand Lobato says he doesn’t have a backyard garden. And the other reason ….. Read More

Compared with lower earners, the wealthiest consumers report the most satisfaction with their diets, new survey data from Purdue University shows... Read More

Shoppers can sample and purchase hatch chilies products as part of the 15th annual Chile Roast event... Read More

Produce departments across the Northeast grocery chain's 149 stores will compete for bragging rights on fresh produce merchandising that showcases the fruits of summer. .. Read More

Aldi will add about 400 stores in the Southeast U.S. through the planned acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, the company said Aug. 16... Read More

The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against Heyvel Produce LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act... Read More

Are Trader Joe’s employees really told to flirt with shoppers? How is it so fun to work there? Why have the two CEOs stayed so long? CEO Bryan Palbaum and company President and Vice CEO Jon Basalone answer... Read More

This Equitable Food Initiative episode of “Tip of the Iceberg Podcast” features Vic Clark, who has 20-plus years in the produce industry and serves on the DEI committee of the International Fresh Produce Association... Read More

The Cincinnati-based grocer has partnered with 80 Acres Farms to bring shoppers across the Midwest and Southeast vertically grown salad blends, herbs and tomatoes... Read More

The Packer recently sat down with the Divert CEO to learn how his company is partnering with retailers including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons Cos., and Kroger to convert billions of pounds of wasted food into energy... Read More

Having a rambutan program brings diversity to a retailer’s shelves and entices shoppers to head to their stores for this unique item, says Gabe Bernal, vice president for Seasons Farm Fresh... Read More

That final chance — the last 50 feet — to sell your produce is the topic of the inaugural New England Produce Council Produce Manager Leadership Development Program, presented at NEPC’s annual expo August 22... Read More

Fourth-generation, family-owned greenhouse grower Mastronardi Produce is set to launch its new United States-grown Sunset Wow Organic strawberries at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 19-21... Read More

For your inspiration, let’s shine a light on some winning and notable citrus displays entered in the winter 2023 contest of PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series... Read More

Rijk Zwaan was honored with the top spot, winning Best in Show. Sun Orchards, Califresh and Ocean Mist Farms also took home honors from this year’s IFPA Foodservice Conference in Monterey, Calif. .. Read More

Suppliers and grocery retailers are working together to provide convenient, healthy options for children and families in the produce aisle — perfect for school lunches and on-the-go snacks... Read More

The Packer and Healthy Family Project have teamed up for The Fresh Factor series to share some of our favorite facts and tips about zucchini and why shoppers should give this produce underdog a moment in the limelight. .. Read More

​​​​​​​July consumer prices were 3.2% higher than a year ago, according to the Commerce Department’s Consumer Price Index... Read More