Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

FSN, the supplier of Side Delights potatoes and onions, says it will exhibit at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show at Booth No. 1632... Read More

Once considered niche by some, the potatoes have experienced significant growth in recent years... Read More

Rural Grocery Initiative’s new research highlights how collaborative, locally driven models — from rural grocery stores and co-ops to innovative sourcing systems — are helping small town grocers and producers build more resilient local food networks... Read More

The company will showcase its Big Bend Beefs, which honors the Big Bend region of West Texas where the tomatoes are grown, at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show... Read More

The Packer received an advance taste of this new tropical fruit that delivers a unique and delicious flavor profile of coconut and pineapple indulgence along with a nutritional boost... Read More

Sold under the Fruit World label, the grower-shipper says it will kick off citrus season early and offer organic Dulce mandarins, harvested just before its clementines... Read More

GLP-1 medications are transforming grocery spending and shopping behavior, and experts at Groceryshop say retailers must adapt quickly to serve this new type of wellness-minded customer... Read More

This marks the company’s first step into seasonal and themed packaging, designed to position blueberries as a fun, flavorful and healthier option during the traditionally candy-dominated holiday... Read More

The campaign features humorous commercials feature Allen in the locker room, reminding his teammates that instead of going to outrageous lengths to curb snacking, they should reach for Wonderful Pistachios. .. Read More

While shrink are always a concern, some expert projections about the percentage of waste conflict with the reality of working in the produce aisle, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Amy Wood, president of Mushroom Council, is on a mission to grow per capita mushroom consumption by reaching emerging consumers... Read More

“This industry is dynamic, collaborative and deeply rooted in feeding people — something I find incredibly meaningful,” says Rannel Santiago, director of produce for Sysco and one of the 2025 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Kevin Naze, director of produce for The Chef’s Warehouse, talks growth, team building and embracing change... Read More

Walmart’s senior director of produce sourcing discusses learning to manage failure, healthy risk taking, and thoughtful leadership. .. Read More

The co-founder and chief marketing officer for Molly’s Grape & Citrus Co. is on a mission to make grapes the go-to alternative to junk and to remind people that indulgence doesn’t have to come from a box of chocolates... Read More

Brain Corp, in partnership with Driveline Retail Merchandising, launched ShelfOptix at Groceryshop in Las Vegas, Sept. 28 through Oct. 1. The fully managed, robot-powered shelf intelligence service provides retailers and brands with real-time shelf data and analytics without upfront hardware costs... Read More

With food insecurity affecting an estimated 48 million Americans, green tech like Careit helps nonprofits nationwide in the fight against food insecurity... Read More

From supply chain optimization to compliance workflows, AI is starting to influence how fresh food is grown, packed and moved... Read More

Fantozzi Farms’ 10-acre corn maze not only offers fun for the whole family, it also tells a unique farm-to-table story starring The Save Mart Cos., the Central Valley grocer with deep roots in the Golden State... Read More

Now in its 21st year, this annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain is both humbling and inspiring... Read More

As part of a series on food waste, The Packer sat down with Jeff Yorzyk, senior director of sustainability for HelloFresh North America, to discuss the company’s strategies to reduce food waste and its milestone achievement of donating 10 million meals through the Meals with Meaning program... Read More

At Groceryshop 2025, keynote speaker Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, outlined how the grocer’s future growth hinges on fresh produce, smaller-format stores and a steady stream of innovation... Read More

As a keynote speaker at Groceryshop 2025, the executive says the grocer is focused on talent, efficiency and fresh offerings while pursuing steady, locally concentrated growth and stronger supplier and customer relationships... Read More

Wholesale Produce Supply recalled its products after a routine sampling program revealed that the finished products potentially contained bacteria, according to the Food and Drug Administration... Read More

The bold new campaign is laser-focused on attracting millennial and Gen Z shoppers and making them everyday mushroom consumers, says Mushroom Council’s Cristie Mather... Read More