Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The industry was estimated to reach $42.9 billion in annual sales in 2023, according to the Flexible Packaging Association, a figure that is expected to reach $47.3 billion in 2028... Read More

November results mark a strong rebound versus the moderate growth reported for October during the U.S. government shut down, says David Bishop, partner for Brick Meets Click... Read More

From a new greenhouse tomato grower aiming to be different to an organic apple update, hot produce topics were the talk of the town in the Big Apple... Read More

The company is helping retailers recover value and reduce shrink by diverting 84,000 pounds of food waste per day through tech-enabled partnerships... Read More

Marketing campaigns kick off the retail rush leading up to the Super Bowl with a strong drive from merchandising and more... Read More

This financial contribution arrives at a pivotal time, the company says, giving Midwest Food Bank the flexibility to procure additional food and deliver it where it’s needed most... Read More

FullTilt Marketing says broccolini has rapidly moved from a specialty item to a mainstream favorite, pointing to data that reveals it is gaining disproportionate traction... Read More

NYPS featured an array of innovation aimed at the coveted younger produce shopper, as well as vibrant commodity campaigns, labor-saving solutions for retail and foodservice, and much more... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association introduces a collaborative framework designed to create a common language and practical guidance for sustainability efforts, empowering growers and enhancing market differentiation by late 2026... Read More

The U.S. Food Waste Pact is uniting growers, retailers and supply-chain partners through data-driven collaboration to reduce on-farm losses and retail shrink — exemplified by the strawberry whole-chain pilot that turned unharvested, out-of-spec fruit into profitable new markets... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato addresses a question that persisted during years of store visits as a produce retail specialist... Read More

Schnucks expands its farmer’s market concept, building on local produce partnerships... Read More

Democratic state and federal officials have resisted an effort by USDA to collect data like immigration status and social security numbers of recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits citing privacy concerns... Read More

Each year, Berry Sweet Research assesses 10,000 seedlings and advances approximately 100 elite selections for further evaluation across three strategic trial locations in California and Mexico... Read More

A panel discussion at the New York Produce Show’s Global Trade Symposium on Dec. 2, explored the many challenges facing the North American fresh produce industry when it comes to tariffs and trade wars... Read More

Attendees can find its conveniently cut and packaged produce solutions at Booth No. 416, Dec. 2-4 at the Javits Center... Read More

Together, the three organizations say they are advancing a cutting-edge approach to breeding and growing high-quality strawberries indoors... Read More

The locally grown snacking tomatoes are nurtured in controlled-environment conditions designed to protect flavor, maintain freshness and meet consumer expectations for convenient, crisp, high-quality produce that is grown close to home... Read More

Fresh Taste Produce Ltd. has recalled broccoli floret packages sold in seven provinces due to a potential contamination with salmonella... Read More

Distributors navigate holiday demand with diverse offerings for customers... Read More

Eight grocers have been recognized for excellence in putting a spotlight on locally grown products... Read More

The board says the milestone reflects unprecedented demand and industry collaboration... Read More

Regular culling helps minimize shrink and maximize freshness and quality in the produce aisle, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The browsers are emerging as a new kind of digital customer, and grocery retailers must enrich and structure product data so AI agents can understand, recommend and seamlessly add their produce items to shoppers’ carts... Read More

For the fourth time, Oppy is recognized nationally for culture that supports its people while driving results... Read More