Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Soil Health Institute becomes the fourth environmental nongovernmental organization to join PSA, while Walther Farms and DeGroot’s Vegetable Farms joined as grower associates... Read More

The Morris, Minn.-based company says the move is aligned with its sales strategy in the eastern U.S... Read More

Bananas top the list of “must-buy” fruits and vegetables on shoppers’ grocery trips, followed by grapes and apples, finds a new national banana survey commissioned by Dole Food Co... Read More

Ahead of this year’s gathering, The Packer connected with exhibitors to learn more about why CPMA is a must-attend event... Read More

The company is highlighting its environmental, social and governance work, emphasizing sustainability, inclusivity and community support... Read More

The regional supermarket chain with 111 stores located along the East Coast has been named to the list for 27 consecutive years... Read More

Most produce departments’ busiest period will begin around Memorial Day, and every business is looking for help amid a labor shortage. And if you have the people, there's more still to do, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The four-week Latin flavors event invites customers to explore a range of Latin food and products in-store and online... Read More

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show returns to western Canada this year with a focus on sustainability, networking and the strength of the country's domestic market... Read More

The retailer says the awards recognize honorees' commitment to quality, innovation, value and sustainability... Read More

The company plans for a free event to celebrate all things banana on April 17 in Florida, and it invites fans to share bright and yellow memories through social media posts... Read More

The retailer has partnered with four other grocers to invest $125 million in start-ups and scale-ups over five years with the aim to transform grocery retail and address sustainability challenges... Read More

In the U.S. Apple Association’s latest report, fresh and processing apple numbers remain higher than last year and the five-year average for holdings... Read More

FMI exec Andy Harig highlights the March Consumer Price Index, showing no increase in food-at-home prices. Yet, challenges like volatile energy costs persist, affecting grocery prices, he says... Read More

Red and yellow dragon fruit and rambutan are among fruit and vegetable supplier’s new offerings... Read More

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the agency has finalized updates, including expanded fruit and vegetable benefits, to foods prescribed to participants in the Women, Infants and Children program... Read More

The Foundation for Fresh Produce announces the guest list for its Consumer Connection Conference in Phoenix, featuring retail dietitians, foodservice experts and influencers... Read More

The Canadian greenhouse grower said promotional strategies around its new Sweet S’naps peppers include high-graphic displays, shipping cartons and packaging to reinforce snackability... Read More

Holding the No. 99 position, the full-line grocery store in Northern California's latest recognition marked its 18th year on the list... Read More

As Cinco de Mayo approaches, produce companies and retailers are preparing promotions to boost sales of fresh fixings for guacamole, tacos, burritos and other Mexican food favorites. .. Read More

The program offers enhanced benefits, including double points earning, automatic cash off and personalized deals for Albertsons Cos.' 38 million loyalty members across its stores... Read More

The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer's Feeding School Kids raised over $1.5 million, with customer support, to help local public school districts combat hunger... Read More

Verdant Technologies is partnering with Sobeys Inc. on an innovation to eliminate ice from the Canadian grocer's broccoli supply chain... Read More

Square Roots says it is exploring techniques to operate indoor farms in the dark, with the goal of lower production costs and environmental impact while maintaining year-round fresh food production... Read More

From recycling to pollination education to planting trees, this Earth Month H-E-B says it will continue to support environmental stewardship initiatives across its business and in communities throughout Texas. .. Read More