Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

A shifting customer base, rampant consolidation and a new role for produce salesmen are some changes observed or predicted by distributors at the Bronx, N.Y., mainstay... Read More

Amid times of division, this Thanksgiving message is as relevant today as it was over 160 years ago... Read More

The program with Molina Healthcare of Michigan will provide Instacart+ memberships and grocery stipends to help reduce birth outcome disparities... Read More

The survey of more than 1,100 consumers found that 44% of respondents consciously avoid buying produce in plastic packaging... Read More

Attendees say the New York Produce Show is a great mix of new products and exhibitors, along with some of the big-city magic during the holidays... Read More

During a career that started with selling produce out the back of a huckster truck, Pete Machi has left an indelible mark on the industry, says Consumer Fresh Produce Inc... Read More

A smaller Honeycrisp crop provides ample opportunity for retailers to highlight high-flavor varieties such as SweeTango, Cosmic Crisp, Envy and more said the Wenatchee, Wash.-based grower, packer and distributor of tree fruit... Read More

Industry veteran Suzy Monford brings more than 25 years of experience to the specialty grocer focused on serving the Hispanic community... Read More

Bard Valley Natural Delights says medjool dates surge in popularity during the holiday season, driven by their versatility in festive recipes and traditions... Read More

KeHE Distributors says five primary macro trends underscore the importance of consumer preference for high-quality ingredients for a healthy lifestyle... Read More

Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger's senior vice president of operations, is set to succeed Stuart Aitken in the role... Read More

New partnerships with Fresh Encounter, Fruitful Yield, Plum Market, Robért Fresh Market and Stew Leonard’s unlock even more local selections for consumers... Read More

Though some think higher-ups "don't know what it's like" being a clerk, these veterans have plenty of knowledge to share with those aspiring to advance... Read More

The Bronx, N.Y., icon of the produce industry continues to evolve while maintaining its impact on communities... Read More

Following the Sinclair T55's launch, the company says industry stakeholders' support is needed for an ongoing education and awareness campaign... Read More

Co-promoting “occasion deals” that include both private and name brands can help increase basket sizes and provide greater value to these households, Circana says... Read More

The Produce for Kids cause marketing effort brought together 17 produce vendors for a nutritious impact this fall... Read More

The Pasadena, Calif.-based company has launched a new marketing campaign for mandarin brand Cuties designed to drive shoppers to stores... Read More

The agency has added new products to the list involved in a recall due to potential E. coli contamination... Read More

A National Watermelon Promotion Board shopper segmentation study shows that over 3 million new U.S. households purchased watermelon in 2024... Read More

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation focuses on fighting child hunger and helping partner organizations increase their fresh capacity so families can put nutritious meals on their tables... Read More

Seven items for the holiday spread dropped in price this year, such as sweetpotatoes and a vegetable tray of carrots and celery, according to the annual American Farm Bureau Federation Thanksgiving dinner survey... Read More

Most shoppers see the practice of reducing a food product's quantity or size while keeping the same price as common, but doing so could cause consumer resentment, according to a recent Purdue University report... Read More

Will Regan joined the company in 2018 and was named to his most recent position, director of commercial finance and profitability, in 2022... Read More

Aldi's Charcuterie Chalet in Chicago will offer a festive showcase of affordable holiday hosting ideas, featuring fresh produce, charcuterie creations and interactive experiences for guests... Read More