Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Like the produce department, creating a great customer experience has changed dramatically of the years. The International Fresh Produce Association's Joe Watson offers insight in this guest column... Read More

Available from October to February, Natus Foods' premium Brussels sprouts by Born Farms are available in a variety of pack styles for foodservice and retail as well as custom options... Read More

Equitable Food Initiative will host a webinar on Sept. 11 to highlight the supplier portion of its Learn, Access and Benchmark platform... Read More

Following a positive test result in Michigan, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based grower recalled 224 cases of whole cantaloupe sold in retail supermarkets... Read More

With sales of organic fruits and vegetables outpacing conventional, the company is focusing expanded organic marketing efforts on three specific consumer generations in strategic organic growth markets across the U.S... Read More

Matthew Blair has been promoted to manage the fruit desk, with Justin Rowe set to oversee vegetable desk for the grocery retailer... Read More

A new Circana report offers insights on how U.S. consumers are redefining dinnertime. The company's industry adviser for consumer goods and foodservice spoke with The Packer about habits specific to produce... Read More

Is your store skimping on its fresh produce program? Companies that commit to high-quality, prominent and well-executed produce departments are foremost in consumers’ perception, explains columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The fast-casual chain says the initiative will promote the fruit's rich nutritional profile that includes monounsaturated fats to support heart health, nearly 20 essential vitamins and minerals, ample dietary fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants... Read More

The hiring initiative for store and warehouse associates comes as the discount grocer continues to open new stores throughout the U.S... Read More

As part of National Fruits and Veggies Month, the organization says it will help retailers capitalize on cross-merchandising opportunities with walnuts and fresh produce... Read More

Two produce industry veterans have been named country sales managers for Brazil, Peru and Chile in a move intended to enhance the company's presence in those markets... Read More

The digital marketplace says multiple findings were drawn from 1.1 billion transactions and nationwide surveys... Read More

After the product debuted in March, the Masser Family of Companies will showcase its oven-crisp-style microwavable potatoes with custom sauces at its booth in Nashville... Read More

The partnership kicks off with a fundraising campaign at all 169 Natural Grocers locations to celebrate Organic Month and support Rodale Institute's Farmer Training and Veteran Farmer Training programs... Read More

For 2023, the USDA reported that 35.2% of the U.S. fresh vegetable supply was provided by imports, down from 35.4% accounted for by imports in 2022 but up from the 32% import share in 2018... Read More

The company is encouraging family mealtime engagement during the September campaign... Read More

The New England Produce Council’s annual Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo — the council’s “premiere event” — provides a “great opportunity for show exhibitors and attendees to share the industry's latest products and services,” says NEPC. .. Read More

Food Lion says its associates volunteer more than 900 hours during The Great Pantry Makeover, which is now in its 10th year... Read More

The Toronto-based app marketplace says Chris Taylor is a strategic hire for its next phase of growth, bringing diverse financial leadership experience that will help bring the company to financial maturity... Read More

Sixty percent of consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey reported fresh onion purchases in the past year... Read More

The new 'trend-forward' items are set to hit more store shelves this fall, the company says... Read More

Retailers can expect bright new displays, shopper incentives and giveaways to encourage shoppers to add avocados to their shopping carts this fall... Read More

Grocery e-commerce growth is driving market share of total grocery retail sales, almost doubling to 11.8% of total grocery sales in 2023, according to a new report from Agriculture Canada... Read More

Knowing your produce business is a core management tenet. How well you take notes now — keeping a work diary, if you will — can impact your future sales, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More