Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Tops Friendly Markets says it has completed the transition of five New York stores it acquired in April from Supermarket Management Inc., a longtime franchise partner. .. Read More

Pricing is important to shoppers, especially during inflation, but is it the overwhelming factor? Columnist Armand Lobato shares the top grocery store preferences that he's heard from customers over the years... Read More

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has three new directors and a new board chair, following appointments made at its Annual General Meeting, June 11 in Toronto... Read More

Older age groups tend to be more frequent buyers of carrots, with 70.7% of those aged 60 and older and 66.7% of those aged 50-59 reporting purchases, compared with 46.9% of those aged 18-29. .. Read More

Dips and sauces are an easy way for consumers to add flavor, according to market research company Mintel. Shoppers are looking for interesting flavors, and real ingredients and plant-based products are gaining momentum... Read More

With the theme of “Comin’ in Hot” the organization’s inaugural display contest sought to increase demand and interest in Florida sweet corn. .. Read More

Retailers — and consumers — looking to liven up their melon menus continue to turn to the specialty category... Read More

The grower, packer and shipper of tree fruit said retailers can expect a good promotable volume of organic dark sweet cherries... Read More

Dole Food Co. says it has created the ultimate wedding reception menu for couples that are as bananas for bananas as they are for each other... Read More

The Hass Avocado Board has named marketing firm Meyocks as its agency partner to lead research and nutrition-focused advertising and creative strategy promoting the benefits of avocados to health professionals... Read More

Designed to support the company's commitment to innovation, collaboration and community engagement, the new office spans 51,350 square feet on three floors of office space... Read More

The Nogales, Ariz.-based grape grower and shipper says it has extended its year-round production through a partnership with Bakersfield, Calif.-based Niabell Farms... Read More

Based on findings from its midseason grower and packer crop survey, the California Avocado Commission is eyeing a robust crop this year, with estimated volume to exceed 250 million pounds... Read More

The San Francisco-based GrubMarket says this move broadens the functionality of GrubAssist, WholesaleWare and other products in its portfolio... Read More

The National Watermelon Promotion Board has kicked off its 16th annual Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest, inviting retail chains, indies and commissaries to compete for over $10,000 in cash and prizes. .. Read More

USDA is reporting the Florida all orange forecast at 17.9 million boxes. See what that latest snapshot means to the state's citrus industry... Read More

Few produce subcategories create more shopping appeal and more benefits than the cut-fruit section, says columnist Armand Lobato, who offers insight about making the most of a summertime opportunity... Read More

Educational sessions at the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo and the Sustainable Produce Summit provided a wealth of information from industry experts. Here's a chance to take a virtual seat at the presentations... Read More

The journey for a new produce manager typically begins at a lower-volume store with fewer resources. Columnist Armand Lobato offers some thoughts on handling the challenges — and the opportunity to aim higher... Read More

As brunch experiences a revival in cities across the U.S., Side Delights says it is responding with cost-effective, healthy potato products and recipes... Read More

Found on packaging for kiwifruit, bell peppers and citrus, the social impact program’s reach now spans to retailers including Southeastern Grocers/Winn-Dixie, Sam’s Club, Walmart and more... Read More

More than 80% of consumers perceive that food prices have increased a little or a lot over the past 12 months, according to a new study from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand and Analysis... Read More

The Albertsons Cos. banner says it decreased food waste and increased donations in three months after using Divert’s solutions to streamline its operations... Read More

California Giant Berry Farms is partnering with the California Avocado Commission and the California Walnut Commission for separate giveaways and more touting summer snacking duos that are full of flavor and nutrition... Read More

The report reveals that 37% of U.S. consumers purchased asparagus in the past 12 months, an 11% increase from the prior year... Read More