Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

In The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 consumer survey, over half of respondents said they made a “conscious effort” to buy locally or regionally grown produce... Read More

Northwest Cherry Growers says sweet cherries will be available in produce sections for a few more weeks in stores... Read More

The pending $24.6 billion deal is reportedly on pause until a Colorado District Court rules on a lawsuit that seeks to block the deal... Read More

On this episode of the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Pairwise co-founder and CEO Tom Adams talks about gene editing and its potential role in the future of the produce industry... Read More

In 2024, food-at-home (grocery) prices are predicted to increase by 1%, and food-away-from-home (restaurant) prices are predicted to increase by 4.3%, the USDA reports... Read More

The company says it will showcase its new 5-pound bag size of the 2-inch fresh-cut celery sticks during the International Fresh Produce Association's Foodservice Conference on July 25-26 in Monterey, Calif... Read More

Effective Aug. 21, the assessment rate for Florida citrus will increase to 2 cents per carton, up from the previous rate of 1.5 cents per carton, which has been in place since 2018-19... Read More

The Organic Center has presented findings based on a review of 85 scientific studies conducted over the last three decades on the health and environmental impacts of organic produce and agriculture... Read More

Retailers, growers and associations share how the growing season is progressing, future promotions and what makes New York-grown produce so special... Read More

U.S. lawmakers are again seeking to establish a single federal agency to provide food safety oversight... Read More

A Meticulous Market Research report shows exponential growth in organic foods between 2024 and 2031, fueled by organic fruits and vegetables... Read More

With the 2024 pear crop projected to be the smallest in decades due to winter freeze, Stemilt encourages retailers to focus on quality over quantity... Read More

Northeast Grocery Shopper Link will provide comprehensive and automatic cross-channel reporting and real-time campaign performance tracking for a collaborative and transparent retail media network experience... Read More

Avocados From Mexico is celebrating National Avocado Day with a new recipe featuring Poppi’s Ginger Lime soda and giveaways... Read More

Flashfood says the platform will support local retailers by providing a solution to attract new customers, boost profits, and provide affordable fresh food in their communities while reducing food waste... Read More

Earlier this summer, Harris Teeter and Washington Fruit Growers teamed to provide fresh produce to those in need through their “Apples in Action” campaign. .. Read More

The company says it earned a top score on the Disability Equality Index and the distinction of “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.”.. Read More

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association says its members are ready with proactive planning and strategic marketing... Read More

The organic produce category performed well in 2023 despite inflation. This report from Organic Produce Market Guide 2024 looks at why these gains are a 'big deal,' the commodities continuing to drive sales, organic shopper behavior and more... Read More

CMI Orchards says offering parents convenient, healthy snack and lunchbox options this time of year is a win-win for busy families and retailers looking to drive incremental sales... Read More

The California Fresh Fig Growers Association said it expects ample crop into fall to meet growing consumer demand... Read More

Cause marketing campaign highlights easy summer produce-centric recipes and inspiration... Read More

Building on the working group with the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Qfresh Lab will support the collaboration with documentation, implementation strategies and more... Read More

There is an old adage that says, “All new brooms sweep clean, but the old broom catches the corners.” Columnist Joe Watson explains how that applies to two styles of produce team leadership... Read More

The Foundation for Fresh Produce is launching its first-ever monthlong campaign, Hacks for Healthy Back-to-School Habits, in partnership with leading U.S. retailers and food industry partners... Read More