Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The facility is the second high-tech perishable distribution center in Lancaster, Texas, and will employ more than 500 full-time workers... Read More

The firm is a year-round supplier of the garlic category, non-Chinese and Chinese, including fresh bulk, packaged, peeled and further-processed garlic... Read More

Spice World is celebrating its 75th anniversary this summer... Read More

New research finds the surge in grocery prices was driven mainly by substantial increases in commodity prices and supermarket wages, rather than price gouging. .. Read More

A potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development through routine sampling... Read More

The program offers families a chance to win a Sunkist-themed prize package as they prepare for the new school year... Read More

The A Cut Above foodservice product line includes fresh whole potatoes, fresh whole peeled potatoes, fresh-cut french fries, fresh-cut wedges, sliced fresh-cut potatoes and diced fresh-cut potatoes... Read More

The Lakewood, Colo.-based grocer has partnered with Beyond Pesticides and People and Pollinators Action Network to launch organic land management demonstration sites at multiple city parks in its home state. .. Read More

Georgia Machell becomes only the third permanent head of the nonprofit education and advocacy arm of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children since 1990... Read More

Sustainable packaging solutions were a hot topic at this year’s Organic Produce Summit, where multiple produce companies featured an array of packaging options and discussed solutions in trial and coming to market... Read More

A new Potato Path to Purchase study from Potatoes USA offers a deeper understanding of the pre-shopping and in-store experiences that drive potato purchases... Read More

The Watsonville, Calif.-based berry company has launched a redesigned website, developed in collaboration with Dystrick, that seeks to provide users with a seamless and engaging experience... Read More

The Ontario, Calif.-based Hispanic food retailer has expanded its rewards program to its El Rancho Supermercado banner, a grocer with 29 stores across Texas and Kansas... Read More

Frieda's has inspired food experiences with new-to-market specialty fruits and veggies for over 60 years, says Alex Jackson, vice president of sales and procurement for the Los Alamitos, Calif.-based marketer... Read More

The independent grocery company's strategic acquisition of other family-owned, like-minded businesses may be the key to it realizing its goal of “changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time.”.. Read More

The social impact organization says the new role will help expand retail distribution and global partnerships... Read More

Pickup remains the highest e-grocery category, but membership deals fuel strong monthly results for delivery and ship-to-home shows signs of rebuilding... Read More

Jeff Smutny joins the institute as its new executive director, bringing experience in marketing and regulatory affairs in the agriculture industry... Read More

Convenience is still king, say retailers, with the caveat of delivering exceptional value through freshness... Read More

Held July 10-11 at the Monterey Convention Center, this year's Organic Produce Summit brought together key players in organic produce ready to talk new products, sustainable packaging and eating experience... Read More

Following an initial announcement in May, the retailer identifies 32 stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island it will close before the end of the year... Read More

The 90,000-square-foot Meijer Grocery store in Noblesville, Ind., brings a condensed footprint with essential categories... Read More

Owned by Four Star Fruit, a producer and marketer of table grapes, the companies say this partnership will help expand the Predictable Commerce Programs for more growers... Read More

Consumer prices in June edged slightly lower compared with May... Read More

Following an announcement in April, the companies officially list which stores will be sold as part of the retailers' proposed merger... Read More