Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

According to ReFED, 320 million pounds of Thanksgiving food, which includes 75 million pounds of produce, is headed for the trash bin... Read More

Are overnight graveyard shifts common in the produce aisle? No, but there’s a place for overnight shifts, and with them come many benefits, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

As the 42 million people who receive SNAP benefits await payment, food rescue nonprofit Sharing Excess has launched a website that aims to connect food distribution centers with people in need... Read More

With eyes on prices and the threat of huanglongbing, reasons for optimism remain for the industry... Read More

Food research expert Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, shares why millennials and Gen Z are driving fruit consumption while vegetable sales decline... Read More

Meijer customers interested in partnering with the retailer in the fight against hunger in their communities can add a $10 Simply Give donation card to their order during their next shopping trip... Read More

Twenty-five grocery partners have now joined together with DoorDash as part of a collective emergency food response to support those impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits... Read More

With increased pressure, food banks say agricultural producers and grocery retailers hold the key to a resilient food supply... Read More

To learn more about how the pause to SNAP benefits could impact everyone from farmers to retailers to consumers, The Packer spoke with The Alliance to End Hunger President Eric Mitchell... Read More

The funding will support continued expansion of supply to meet growing demand and accelerate the company’s investment in technology and AI capabilities, says CEO Steve Magami... Read More

The company says its new Orchestra software suite is purpose-built to transform warehouse fulfillment for retailers and grocers... Read More

The affordable grocery app is making its Los Angeles debut in partnership with Gelson’s Markets, where it is offering its signature Produce Box — a mix of fresh and high-quality produce worth $18 to $25 — for just $9... Read More

Democratic-led states sue to block Nov. 1 SNAP cutoff during shutdown, saying benefit halt violates federal law, risks hunger for millions... Read More

Sprouts Farmers Market is now offering squash from Kreher Family Farms, which is Certified Regenerative by A Greener World... Read More

To learn more about the Devens, Mass.-based greenhouse grower’s decade of continued growth, The Packer sat down with CEO Paul Sellew at the recent IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show... Read More

A new Algolia survey shows 73% of U.S. consumers are stressed about grocery prices, prompting them to seek savings through store brands, loyalty programs and AI powered tools, while still prioritizing fresh produce, meat and dairy... Read More

The $860 million investment will expand capacity for the supply chain network, supporting Food Lion and other grocery brands and bring more than 500 jobs to Burlington... Read More

This year’s International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce and Floral Show featured a number of star-backed produce collaborations designed to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables... Read More

Globally and in the U.S., data shows millennials and Gen Z shoppers view produce purchase differently than baby boomers and Gen X shoppers... Read More

Federal and state leaders say the government shutdown’s halt of SNAP funding in November — the first time in history the program has been suspended during a shutdown — could leave 42 million Americans without food assistance, drawing urgent responses from food banks and grocery retailers bracing for economic fallout... Read More

Exhibitors at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Show discussed new products and new initiatives, as well as current season projections... Read More

The organization has achieved significant penetration in the U.S. market in just five year’s time and has now launched a retail marketing campaign to support existing supplies and drive growth. .. Read More

The successful donation campaign is timed around Grandparents Day to support seniors facing hunger and isolation... Read More

Every aisle at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show was filled with new products, packaging, merchandising concepts and more. .. Read More

Companies exhibiting at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show debuted new product introductions and discussed new updates forthcoming... Read More