Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Meet Daniel Bell, senior director of produce for Grocery Outlet and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees... Read More

While many lessons lie ahead, it’s also key to emphasize that quality is first and speed comes later, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The 10-year anniversary campaign delivers new signature items, exclusive product giveaways and the chance to win free groceries... Read More

The discount grocer becomes the first retailer on Uber Eats to accept SNAP-EBT payments nationwide at launch... Read More

Associated Wholesale Grocers says this strategic move will position the company for future growth and success and fulfill AWG’s mission of providing member retailers with all the tools, products and services they need to compete favorably in all markets served... Read More

“What I’ve found here at Climate Week, is that people want to be part of the change. They want to be part of the solution,” says Sara Roversi of Future Food Institute... Read More

A new Columbia Business School study, “From People to Produce: How Appearance Bias Fuels Food Waste,” reveals how consumer preference for cosmetically perfect fruits and vegetables contributes to billions of pounds of food waste — meanwhile, companies like Misfits Market are working to change perceptions and reduce waste... Read More

The redesign reflects Aldi’s broader strategy to unify its private labels under a stronger corporate identity, streamlining recognition for consumers... Read More

Exhibitors and International Fresh Produce Association officials share a preview of what to expect at the 2025 Global Produce and Floral Show, set for Oct. 16-18 in Anaheim, Calif... Read More

The colorful snacking tomatoes commemorate a colorful holiday for families to gather, share memories of loved ones, and enjoy delicious food together... Read More

CEO Matt Schwartz shares an advance look at the tech behind Fresh Store Suite, which offers grocery teams a unified system for managing fresh tasks... Read More

Built directly into the Helios AI platform, Helios Horizon, a chat-based analyst, is designed specifically for the complex world of food supply chains... Read More

The combined company is set to provide food solutions to retail customers and shoppers across the U.S., with more than 30,000 team members serving close to 10,000 independent retail locations... Read More

Organizations in the food recovery and food insecurity space say ending this report will mask the lack of investment in SNAP and other programs... Read More

The new line includes lion’s mane, king trumpet, maitake, shiitake, oyster and combination offerings in sustainable packaging... Read More

October is National Tomato Month, and the company says it plans to honor its Sunset Campari cocktail tomato, which has turned 30 years old... Read More

The companies have formed a joint venture to collaborate in specialty fruit, beginning with the development of a pitless cherry. .. Read More

This brings Publix Super Markets Charities’ total investment to help end hunger to over $78 million since 2015... Read More

Florida’s favorable business conditions have continued to attract companies like the Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce, which recently expanded its operations and distribution to Miami... Read More

The labeling solutions company says the educational resource is designed to support fresh produce stakeholders in navigating and understanding new packaging regulations... Read More

Suppliers and retailers are moving beyond traditional placement to highlight nuts as everyday snacks, protein boosters and versatile ingredients... Read More

Every display can be an eye-catcher if given the right touch and proper care, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2025 reveals that growers cite much lower numbers for how much consumers are willing to pay for sustainable packaging than the consumers themselves. .. Read More

A highlight of the partnership will grant IGA member stores access to the SHOPtoCOOK kiosk, which facilitates easy-to-use, in-store accessibility to a retailer’s digital media platform... Read More

The new Schnuck family holding company, 1939 Group, Inc. is expanding the family-owned grocery company’s footprint to 164 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin with the purchase of 51 stores... Read More