Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Most packaging suppliers tout myriad “sustainable” innovations they’ve adopted. But the concept begs the question: At what cost?.. Read More

U.S. consumers can view and purchase TPM-approved products through Walmart's website and mobile app... Read More

Don't want to get burned by ordering too little or too much? Columnist Armand Lobato offers advice on maintaining a well-stocked produce department... Read More

The floral-fabulous Encore Boston Harbor proved a fitting venue for the New England Produce Council’s 2024 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo... Read More

Its “I Love Baby Carrots” campaign touts the nutritional and health benefits of baby carrots targeting retailers and shoppers... Read More

The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with the membership and begin their board service at the 2024 Global Fresh Produce and Floral Show, Oct. 17-19, in Atlanta... Read More

Despite a lower 2024 crop in Washington state, the company's marketing director says retailers can still lift apple sales... Read More

Rebecca Lupfer, who most recently served as chief financial officer, will lead all aspects of merchandising for the Carlisle, Pa.-based company, as well as commercial planning and pricing... Read More

The national marketing and promotion board says it can help IGA members grow their market share and store sales through integrated programs, as well as insights and assets... Read More

The Kroger Co. said it has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s challenge of its proposed merger with Albertsons Cos. Inc... Read More

The company says its Vidre+ Complex uses 1-methylcyclopropene to maintain the freshness and quality of fresh produce... Read More

The company is highlighting pistachios as an on-the-go snack through an out-of-home campaign spanning six U.S. markets — Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Detroit and Philadelphia... Read More

The food technology company says it launched the artificial-intelligence-powered tool to deliver personalized, relevant assistance to the needs of a food industry business... Read More

The program promises if customers are not satisfied with produce purchased — at Loblaws, Independent, Valu-mart and Zehrs locations and online — it will be replaced and refunded within seven days, no questions asked... Read More

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for the newly renovated store in Burbank, Calif... Read More

U.S. growers forecast 20% more SweeTango apples for the 2024 forecast, which will allow the marketing season to stretch longer this season... Read More

Growth in delivery’s user base and order frequency due to continued promotional efforts helped boost year-over-year e-grocery sales gains... Read More

In the second quarter of 2024, U.S. industry dollar sales for both avocados and mangoes hit record highs, according to Mission Produce... Read More

Instacart and Partnership for a Healthier America connect say the milestone is part of an ongoing and expanding national effort to connect under-resourced communities with 10 million servings of produce by 2025... Read More

While any store can appear fine from the front, a look out back can reveal telltale signs of inventory mishandling, health and safety hazards, theft and other problems, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The company will feature a roulette wheel for visitors at the New England Produce Council show, Aug. 19-20 in Everett, Mass... Read More

Helped by tame grocery prices, year-over-year inflation cooled to under 3% in the latest Consumer Price Index report... Read More

The new addition to the value-added snack line is packaged in containers with separate compartments for each food product and comes in three variations... Read More

Produced by Kantar, the list highlights the fastest-growing retailers in the U.S., with rankings determined by each company’s year-over-year increase in domestic sales from 2022 to 2023... Read More

More than $108,000 will fund native tree-planting projects... Read More