Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The Kansas City, Mo.-based software solution provider works with independent grocers’ produce departments across North America... Read More

Inspired by one of the 50,000 recipes on Food52.com? Now, with a Chicory partnership, shoppers can buy those ramps and rambutans with the click of a button — from their preferred local grocery retailer... Read More

The vertical, controlled environment agriculture greens grower says it’s doubling its retail footprint by expanding to Whole Foods Market and Gelson’s Markets California stores... Read More

The USDA announced that August Battaglia, doing business as QMP Sales, satisfied a $2,575 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act involving unpaid produce transactions... Read More

Despite the environmental benefits of compostable packaging, there are some prevailing myths distorting the truth and creating misunderstanding about them, says Daphna Nissembaum, CEO of the packaging company TIPA... Read More

The Packer recently sat down with Avocados From Mexico President and CEO Alvaro Luque to learn more about the brand’s plan for continued success and its “big news” set to break later this week... Read More

Just like home, something always needs to be maintained in the produce department. If not done in a timely manner, things only get worse — and shoppers will notice, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Albertsons Cos. has released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, highlighting the company’s ESG progress and reaffirming its commitment to embed sustainability practices across its operations... Read More

Catch a glimpse of who was there and what it all looked like just before the New England Produce Council's 2023 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo at the Encore Boston Harbor Resort and Casino... Read More

The AVO Braves Chevy Bolt EUV has been making the rounds to Atlanta-area Kroger stores as part of The Ultimate Baseball Sweepstakes, courtesy of a partnership with Avocados from Peru and the Atlanta Braves... Read More

Welcome to a pictorial of Despar Italia supermarket in Venice, Italy, the second installment of Market Crush, a series featuring retail produce purveyors who are crushing it with dynamic displays that drive sales... Read More

The Michigan-based food solutions company is advancing its long-term strategic plan and repositioning its go-to-market strategy in the second half of 2023, encouraged by strong second-quarter earnings... Read More

The online and social promotion, which highlights better-for-you versions of favorite game day recipes, invites consumers to enter a contest for the chance to win prizes... Read More

Despite the portrayal in a recent Netflix documentary, leafy greens producers have made great strides in food safety — and are committed to further progress, says California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement CEO Tim York... Read More

The new functionality on the Sincerely Health platform offers nutrition insights on grocery food purchases based on USDA’s MyPlate guidance. .. Read More

Following an afternoon of data-rich programming, the first day of USApple’s Outlook 2023 conference at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago concluded with The Packer presenting Mike Preacher the Apple Person of the Year award.   .. Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg Podcast" episode, with ZAG Technical Services, Dennis Donohue dives into water, economics, next-generation agriculture workers, robots and more. .. Read More

Members will have access to comprehensive retail sales reporting for organic and conventional produce... Read More

The greenhouse grower and pasta producer have joined forces to promote a back-to-school campaign on the Instacart and Kroger grocery delivery platforms this fall. .. Read More

A busy travel and work schedule is one reason columnist Armand Lobato says he doesn’t have a backyard garden. And the other reason ….. Read More

Compared with lower earners, the wealthiest consumers report the most satisfaction with their diets, new survey data from Purdue University shows... Read More

Shoppers can sample and purchase hatch chilies products as part of the 15th annual Chile Roast event... Read More

Produce departments across the Northeast grocery chain's 149 stores will compete for bragging rights on fresh produce merchandising that showcases the fruits of summer. .. Read More

Aldi will add about 400 stores in the Southeast U.S. through the planned acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, the company said Aug. 16... Read More

The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against Heyvel Produce LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act... Read More