Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The voluntary recall of size 9 mangoes from Panorama Produce is due to a potential salmonella contamination... Read More

Food Lion debuts exclusive violet corn at 500+ stores for Labor Day. Grown in Virginia, this limited-time crop packs twice the sweetness of traditional sweet corn for late-summer grilling... Read More

Researchers identify a genetic mechanism that coordinates flower development and fruit formation, paving the way toward tomato varieties with more reliable winter harvests... Read More

Discover how retailers can reverse declining produce sales among high-value Hispanic shoppers by tuning into The Packer’s new on-demand webinar, “Billions in the Basket,” featuring actionable, year-round engagement strategies from industry experts... Read More

AFP has teamed with the Indianapolis Colts and Meijer for a football-season partnership celebrating avocados as the ultimate superfood and guacamole as football’s No. 1 snack... Read More

Elevated Foods is connecting small-scale specialty crop growers directly to major retailers, using lab-backed soil health data and streamlined logistics to bring regenerative agriculture into mainstream grocery aisles... Read More

A pioneering pilot from the U.S. Food Waste Pact reveals that redirecting farm-level surplus strawberries into commercial kitchens can deliver an 80% revenue boost over juicing channels for growers while offering foodservice operators a 22.4% cost savings... Read More

The veteran food industry executive brings decades of leadership in distribution and enterprise growth... Read More

Peruvian sweet onions have cemented their status as the off-season gold standard for Vidalias, keeping category volume high through seamless merchandising, flexible display formats and strategic holiday cross-promotions... Read More

Retailers shouldn’t rush a fall transition in the produce department, as the sales window for high-margin summer favorites extends longer than you might think, says columnist Armand Lobato. .. Read More

After categorywide disruption from cyclospora outbreaks, the Bonduelle Americas CEO urges retail buyers to look beyond unit price, arguing that chasing the lowest purchase price creates systemic risks for retail brands, growers and consumer confidence... Read More

The fresh produce industry veteran and IFPA executive, widely remembered as a steadying, compassionate leader and longtime industry advocate, has died following a battle with cancer... Read More

The grades and standards for U.S. mushrooms will take effect on Sept. 24... Read More

Specialty produce drives late-summer sales while transitioning retail displays seamlessly into autumn... Read More

Following a strong early harvest, the brand is leveraging new-crop momentum and targeted PR to push medjool dates beyond seasonal holiday peaks into everyday snacking routines... Read More

A new report from Intouch Insight shows that the produce department acts as a direct indicator of overall store health, with 71% of consumers agreeing that a grocer’s produce reputation dictates where they shop... Read More

By leveraging football-themed packaging and displays, Bako Sweet drove a 73% lift in Game Day sales, proving sweet potatoes can rival avocados as a tailgate favorite... Read More

Jerry LeClair, a 40-year industry veteran who joined the regional retailer in 2019 and served as chief operating officer, has officially stepped into the top leadership role after filling the position on an interim basis since February... Read More

Coborn’s, Cash Wise and Marketplace Foods completed their annual Produce for Kids campaign to donate $6,000 to local Boys & Girls Clubs, pushing the multiyear total to $25,000... Read More

Escalating tariff tensions between the countries threaten to disrupt $6.5 billion in cross-border fresh produce trade, putting time-sensitive supply chains and grower margins at risk... Read More

Marketers say retailers can capitalize on social media fibermaxxing conversations by featuring prominent fall pear displays and clear in-store nutrition signage... Read More

Driven by grocery inflation and a surge in home cooking, consumers are adopting “ingredient household” shopping habits, prioritizing long-lasting, low-shrink produce items like potatoes that span multiple dayparts... Read More

As the CEA sector faces widespread headwinds, the company is bucking the trend with 14% revenue growth, record yields and a disciplined playbook driving it toward positive EBITDA... Read More

From stagnant prices to GLP-1 weight-loss trends, new presentation data reveals what is holding back apple consumption — and how the industry plans to respond... Read More

By establishing a new proprietary farm and tripling its local blackberry footprint, Berry Fresh says it is extending its summer harvest window and enhancing domestic retail consistency with superior fruit varieties... Read More