Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

East Coast Produce Expo exhibitors showcased plenty of innovative products for retailers, foodservice professionals and consumers... Read More

Fresh produce marketing veterans at the East Coast Produce Expo explain why the industry must shift from a commodity mindset to building emotional equity to compete with products throughout the store... Read More

The group is expecting both record-breaking total imports for the 2025-26 season and Super Bowl avocado supplies, as well as planning for World Cup promotions... Read More

To support long-term growth, Berry Fresh has expanded Sweet Karoline acreage into Oregon, extending the season and enhancing national availability... Read More

The Packer’s annual consumer survey takes a deep dive into commodities, exploring shopper habits, preferences and more to offer actionable insights that grow businesses... Read More

With government assistance spending moving rapidly online, Amazon’s new pilot programs and Prime Access discounts are creating a massive new gateway for fresh produce sales... Read More

As SNAP restrictions expand, independent grocers seek clarity on value-added produce to avoid “good faith” errors and potential program disqualification... Read More

Wegmans’ use of biometric surveillance in New York City has sparked a transparency storm, as legally mandated signs warning of “eye and voice” tracking directly contradict the company’s claim that it only uses facial recognition for security. Privacy expert Ben Winters argues the practice lacks meaningful consumer consent and rigorous oversight... Read More

“We’re seeing the next generations, the millennials and Gen Z, looking for that authentic flavor and they’re unwilling to compromise on lesser ingredients in their products,” says Insignia International CEO Jason Parasco... Read More

The Florida-based family-owned grocer with six stores has redefined the modern farm market experience... Read More

While the roots of this must-attend produce event stem from GOPEX, the inaugural ECPE promises to be a true complement to The Packer’s and Farm Journal’s West Coast Produce Expo... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato reflects on produce-related travels during his career... Read More

The grocer is expanding food access by offering eligible customers a 20% discount on fresh fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost memberships through its new Verified Savings program... Read More

The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador reports that overall exports are up 3.38%, due to uneven demand expansion across the world... Read More

California Pear Advisory Board executive director says Argentinian pear imports significantly hurt the state’s growers this year... Read More

Google Trends data shows a reliable spike every January for topics tied to healthier eating. This year, rather than limitations and restrictive eating, consumers are seeking ways to add to their health and wellness, which often includes eating more plants... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato shares what he calls a must-read book, just in time for Potato Lover’s Month in February... Read More

From data-backed insights to in-store execution, retailers are refining how the category is marketed to maintain momentum in an increasingly competitive produce aisle... Read More

A recent webinar explores how a tight labor market reduces domestic production and ultimately puts upward pressure on food pricing. .. Read More

This is the first offering for the grower, marketer and distributor of fresh fruit since its integration with Dole Diversified North America in October... Read More

The author of What to Eat Now, says agricultural subsidies, rising relative prices and retail consolidation combine to make fresh fruits and vegetables harder to sell, even as they remain central to public health and sustainability... Read More

Decades of research and modern technology allow the produce industry to provide crisp, high-quality domestic fruit year-round while significantly reducing food waste... Read More

Key positions will often expose a lack of hands-on experience, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The retailer is partnering with Mill and Amazon to deploy on-site, AI-driven technology that converts produce department scraps into chicken feed, aiming to reduce operational costs and halve food waste by 2030... Read More

The company faced an outcry after a study by Consumer Reports and two other nonprofits showed some shoppers saw prices up to 23% higher than others browsing the same grocery items from the same store at the same time... Read More