Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Assumptions about covering for veteran clerks on vacation can backfire. Columnist Armand Lobato explains how to secure commitments for that vital extra help... Read More

The event hosted 150 runners in the 5K race, which featured a cross-country trek around the blueberry farm, lake, office and tree house of the scenic Plant City property... Read More

Former FreshDirect CEO and co-founder David McInerney joins the specialty foods distributor as its new president. TJ Murphy will continue as CEO, focusing on future initiatives with McInerney... Read More

Marketers say retailers should consider cross-promoting the versatile citrus to build demand during peak season... Read More

The brand's KiwiBrothers characters will have a prominent role in helping lift retails sales, along with new packaging and displays... Read More

The brand’s KiwiBrothers characters will have a prominent role in helping lift retails sales, along with new packaging and displays... Read More

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement presented how its coalition of growers are being proactive about product safety through self-imposed practices... Read More

Company says small, sweet mangoes from Mexico are excellent for snacking customers... Read More

Retailers can leverage peak demand for avocados, limes, tomatoes and peppers with creative promotions, festive displays and cross-merchandising strategies... Read More

A new report shows how fourth-quarter holidays fueled bagged avocado sales as Halloween surpassed Super Bowl and Cinco de Mayo unit sales growth... Read More

The Banana Association of North America warns that 10% reciprocal tariffs could raise banana costs exponentially at supermarkets... Read More

Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, shares what consumers might see in the fresh produce department... Read More

Opportunities to showcase watermelons are growing as consumer preferences and food trends are evolving — and it is available to help foodservice operators and retailers that feature the versatile melons... Read More

With rapidly increasing production in early April, strong supplies are projected to support Easter and Mother’s Day ads, as well as promotions from April through June... Read More

John Ross, IGA CEO, shares his company's strategy to transition to 2D bar codes and the benefits the bar codes hold for the fresh produce industry... Read More

As early harvests show promise, the grower-shipper expects promotable volumes in a variety of pack sizes to support customer demand... Read More

Food Bank for New York City President and CEO Leslie Gordon says the more than $1 billion USDA cuts will be a huge loss, as food banks will spend less to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms... Read More

A misguided approach to pricing can cost you loyal customers. Columnist Armand Lobato discusses how to achieve sales goals and keep shoppers satisfied... Read More

Side Delights says its loaded potato offering fits consumer interest in flavorful, convenient mealtime options... Read More

Walt Churchill of Walt Churchill’s Market and Val Schlueter of Homeland received top honors, with Associated Wholesale Grocers presenting 11 additional awards... Read More

The North American ready-to-eat salad company says it hopes the new campaign will help grow the salad kit category... Read More

Marketers say retailers should consider cross-promoting the versatile citrus to build demand during peak season... Read More

Gaétan Bono Fruits et Légumes has integrated iceless broccoli shipments to help drive shelf life, safety and supply chain simplicity... Read More

With many different flavors and textures, the root vegetable is suited for many holiday dishes, according to the company... Read More

The new multi-channel campaign highlights its multi-generational family-run stores and a legacy of commitment to local communities... Read More