Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The FDA says the jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distribution have been removed from the marketplace and there is no risk to consumers... Read More

Practical nutrition guidance, family-friendly meal inspiration and support for nutrition education come together in Healthy Family Project’s annual Back-to-School campaign. .. Read More

Ahead of the new school year, Wonderful Halos has partnered with Blippi on a national campaign, live events and a contest to make healthy snacking fun for families... Read More

Driven by shifting consumer demand for convenient, nutrient-dense meal options, Monterey Mushrooms has launched a year-round lineup of stuffed baby bella mushrooms in four distinct flavors... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association has submitted recommendations to CDC urging federal investigators to expand cyclospora outbreak investigations beyond food to include water and other environmental exposure pathways... Read More

The executive assumed the role in July, leading a new phase for the trade association’s U.S. commercial office focused on advancing institutional relations and promotional work for Chilean fruit... Read More

Onza Corp.’s FreshSure technology converts volatile ozone gas into a stable, USDA-organic solid crystal matrix offering scalable sachets that achieve up to log-five pathogen reductions and extend produce shelf life by up to nine days... Read More

By leveraging viral social campaigns, smarter cross-merchandising, dual-pack sizing and modernized farming technology, the industry is aligning from screen to shelf to drive long-term category growth among younger consumers... Read More

From an inaugural Women’s Program to its first-ever New Products Showcase, this year’s New England Produce Council Produce, Floral and Food Service Expo is poised to offer a host of new experiences, says Laura Sullivan, NEPC executive director... Read More

DeGiglio will oversee commercial strategy with a focus on accelerating revenue growth, expanding strategic partnerships and developing new growth initiatives... Read More

By tailoring seed genetics to solve back-of-house labor shortages, reduce kitchen waste and potentially extend shelf life, Bayer Vegetable Seeds is demonstrating that the battle for commercial kitchen profitability begins long before produce reaches the prep table... Read More

As retailers increasingly recognize the importance of sourcing avocados from multiple growing regions, suppliers from Mexico and Colombia are ready for the critical “OND” season with strong supplies of high-quality fruit... Read More

Ideal winter conditions and sustained year-over-year volume gains have nationwide grower-shippers primed for strong market performance... Read More

Angelcots consistently sell out before the season begins, and Frieda’s says this year was no exception. Here’s how to get them in stores next year... Read More

From funding global clean water initiatives to establishing early taste preferences in toddlers, produce marketers are leveraging authentic purpose and long-term habits to build lasting brand connections... Read More

The former FDA deputy commissioner urges the produce industry to address traceability gaps and farm-level water safety... Read More

The former FDA deputy commissioner urges the produce industry to address traceability gaps and farm-level water safety... Read More

Circana’s Jonna Parker warns that brands are missing out on online shoppers, viral social trends and falling behind as AI-driven commerce takes off... Read More

A greenhouse lettuce grower says customer fears cut sales by double digits while foot traffic dropped 20.8% at Taco Bell... Read More

To capture budget-conscious shoppers during the back-to-school reset, produce brands and grocery chains are leveraging price drops, digital meal-planning tech and experience-driven merchandising to prove their value... Read More

By combining hands-on climate resilience trials with cooperative aggregation strategies, Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus is demonstrating how regional specialty crop producers can scale up to meet commercial buyers’ standards without incurring massive financial risk... Read More

The Orlando-based supplier introduces 5-ounce resealable pouches of fresh diced garlic while capitalizing on surging demand among Gen Z and millennial organic buyers... Read More

As families re-establish hectic autumn routines, leading produce brands and grocers are capturing market share by targeting parents with problem-solving convenience, budget-friendly flexibility, purpose-driven messaging and early habit formation... Read More

With planted acres down across major growing regions, suppliers look ahead to stabilized pricing alongside major operational upgrades and steady consumer demand... Read More

Agricultural leaders warn suppliers and growers remain unprepared for an Aug. 1 deadline to submit single-use plastic reduction plans for produce sold into California... Read More