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
Leveraging new research on gut health and younger demographics, a grassroots initiative seeks to boost grower profitability and secure the future of the category... Read More
The Miami-headquartered, woman- and minority-owned, vertically-integrated business says its new packing facility dedicated to dragon fruit will help retailers succeed with the fruit... Read More
Hashim Amin, head of grocery and retail for North America at Uber, shares how the company leverages its platform to offer convenience and on-demand services and how its unique marketplace experience competes against Amazon... Read More
FTC alleges the company misled consumers on fees and memberships while Instacart denies wrongdoing, citing compliance with law... Read More
“All vegetables are healthy, potatoes included,” says Shelley Maniscalco, a registered dietitian and partner at Nutrition in Demand, an agency that works with the Alliance for Potato Research and Education... Read More
Former FDA deputy commissioner shares what produce industry business should focus on in the year ahead... Read More
Some key political moves at USDA and nationwide had big impacts on produce-providing programs like SNAP and WIC in 2025... Read More
From russets to yukons to sweetpotatoes, retailers share best practices for boosting potato sales... Read More
Divert’s retail-focused approach to managing unsold produce has helped grocers like Safeway boost food donations by 20% in three months, while giving produce teams clearer visibility and control over waste... Read More
Roland Fumasi, head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness North America, says that prices will increase as growers remove aging trees coupled with a stabilized demand growth... Read More
FDP Group, which distributes organic and conventional produce, says the addition of UNFI Canada Produce division will broaden its selection of produce and strengthen its position in the organic market... Read More
Suppliers and state agricultural leaders report a promising season marked by high fruit quality, strategic field adjustments and renewed retail partnerships, even as growers continue to navigate labor, cost and weather challenges... Read More
More from the dynamic expo floor at the recent NYPS at New York City’s Javits Center... Read More
Columnist Armand Lobato recalls a tale from his time as a produce assistant manager when 24 inches of snow fell in 24 hours... Read More
Bananas, berries, avocados, citrus and apples all top the list of the top 10 items shoppers most order from the online retailer’s same-day delivery service for perishable items... Read More
The industry’s first major trade event of the year promises warmth, pickleball and an Olympic-themed reception at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa... Read More
Packaging has become as important to the fresh produce industry as water, or at least next in line behind water, says Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly... Read More
The grower, marketer and developer of premium conventional and organic apples, pears and cherries says its proprietary data program gives its retail partners a competitive edge... Read More
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says 18 states now have a measure in place to restrict the purchase of certain items and that the USDA will allocate $700 million to regenerative ag... Read More
Consumers can now shop from more than 1,800 retailers directly within ChatGPT via a fully integrated Instacart app commerce experience... Read More
