Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Driscoll’s has introduced a storytelling platform providing families with four free digital children’s books that transform everyday themes like friendship and imagination into shared moments for early readers... Read More

CEO Francisco Martin-Rayo, whose Helios AI platform aggregates billions of data points to provide a real-time view of the climate and economic risks affecting commodities around the globe, says we are... Read More

AmplifiedAg CEO David Flynn is leveraging his military-honed mission of food security to provide incarcerated individuals with nutritious foods and a tangible pathway to decrease recidivism through high-demand ag-tech careers... Read More

Uber plans to integrate digital promotions across its U.S. ecosystem, allowing CPG brands to reach shoppers with targeted savings directly within the Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates apps... Read More

The Crunch Pak co-founder and industry veteran will spearhead strategic growth and innovation for the fresh produce processor following a career of high-profile category development... Read More

The Salinas, Calif.-based salad company says the acquisition marks its largest investment in controlled environment agriculture to date... Read More

With AWG’s rollout of SmartMeals, Harps Food Stores is also deploying the AI-powered personal assistant across 150-plus locations to provide customers with instant, budget-friendly meal plans integrated directly with real-time store inventory... Read More

Jerry W. “JJ” Fleeman Jr. will depart his role as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA in June 2026 to succeed Todd Vasos as the CEO of Dollar General, effective Jan. 1, 2027... Read More

LG Herndon Jr. Farms is continuing its partnership with Glory Foods to launch a co-branded line, leveraging the Southern heritage and national recognition of both brands to drive retail excitement this season... Read More

The council has also opened nominations for three-year regional positions beginning in 2027... Read More

A Numerator report says the federal government’s inversion of the food pyramid has triggered a $130 billion migration of consumer capital toward the fresh perimeter, forcing the retail industry to replace the high-margin stability of the center store... Read More

The nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler celebrates its centennial milestone at the 2026 Innovation Showcase and honors a century of supporting independent grocers across America... Read More

Under the U.S.-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, the U.S. will apply most-favored-nation tariff treatment to Ecuadorian cut flowers and agricultural goods such as bananas, pineapples and mangoes... Read More

More volume is expected in U.S. market, and the company plans to expand to Canada, Vietnam and Australia... Read More

Potatoes? Bananas? Columnist Armand Lobato offer his breakdown of value and versatility on this top pick and shares resources to make the most out of it... Read More

Continental Fresh’s Water For All explains its award-winning Water For All brand for World Water Day... Read More

Hannaford stores donated a record amount of fresh, quality food to local food banks and pantries across the Northeast. The increase comes as food banks report a growing level of need in their communities... Read More

James Benson has nearly 30 years of leadership experience and expertise in table grapes and citrus... Read More

For more than half a century, The Packer has honored the visionaries driving the Canadian produce industry forward with the Canadian Produce Person of the Year award. Do you know an industry leader, changemaker or innovator advancing fresh produce? Nominate them today!.. Read More

Joshua Carr and Stephen Sheldon join the cooperative to support procurement strategy and international growth... Read More

By merging cutting-edge automation with sustainable hydroponics, the company says its new Flora facility transforms Mississippi into a major regional hub for year-round, high-volume lettuce production... Read More

The Michigan-based distributor has expanded its sales footprint and retail support capabilities with the addition of Cody Anderson as national account manager... Read More

With some of the highest production and land costs in the world, California’s avocado growers aren’t looking to compete with imports on price. Instead, they focus on the highest quality and a premium eating experience... Read More

Associated Wholesale Grocers says its Breez AI-powered shopping assistant provides a high-tech tool to increase basket sizes and compete with national retail giants through personalized, budget-conscious meal-planning... Read More

As shoppers seek functional nutrition to fuel their busy lifestyles, retail leaders are transforming the produce department with innovative, high-protein snacks and meal kits that combine the health benefits of fresh plants with the satiety of added protein... Read More