Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Hawaii’s soil and ideal growing conditions give its papayas a unique flavor that no other region in the world can duplicate, says Eric Weinert, president of the Hawaiian Papaya Industry Association... Read More

The grocer says this is the ninth consecutive year that it has ranked No. 1... Read More

Brad Franklin is one of only 20 produce managers nationwide being recognized with the International Fresh Produce Association's 2024 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award... Read More

The grocer has made the list for 11 consecutive years, ranking No. 5 of the 20 best large retail workplaces this year... Read More

All the company's premium varieties are available in bag and bulk items and have complementary POS material to help market the product at the store level... Read More

The trio of new offerings are intended to help elevate the customer experience and improve workflows... Read More

The company said the product has not only expanded its presence in the market but also undergone significant enhancements to meet the evolving tastes and preferences of consumers... Read More

Researchers conducted three studies examining whether retailers can use marketing techniques that attribute human form or personality to imperfect produce to help increase purchase intentions... Read More

The Santa Paula, Calif.-based company reported that its total net sales increased 11.7% for the fiscal quarter ending July 31... Read More

The collaboration aims to help increase education and ease the burden of the food industry’s FSMA 204 compliance... Read More

Customers, associates and partners are invited to join the company’s Nourishing Neighbors charitable program on the mission to end hunger by collectively contributing 1 million volunteer hours to nonprofit organizations... Read More

Vangelos, whose career spanned over 50 years and included leadership roles for companies and industry organizations, died Sept. 5 at age 92... Read More

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