Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

It helps to grade well on quality assurance, because when things get out of control, it’s often a downward spiral that follows, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association says the conference, set for May 1-2 in Phoenix, offers retail insights and networking with industry leaders... Read More

Upside says it has partnered with nearly 80 independently owned Shop 'n Save locations in Western Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Ohio and West Virginia... Read More

This year’s Fruit Logistica, held Feb. 7-9 at the sprawling Messe Berlin, was once again filled with innovation, inspiration and the topic of sustainability... Read More

FreshDirect is touting curated offerings, including Oishii's limited-edition holiday gift box and Driscoll's Sweetest Batch strawberries... Read More

Amid workforce cuts, Instacart says its COO, CTO and chief architect are exiting for personal reasons... Read More

The industrywide organization has updated its Food Safety Modernization Act guidance to include information on the supply chain and lot source codes to better prepare the fresh produce industry for 2026 enforcement... Read More

The companies unveiled this latest iteration of the autonomous sprayer to offer growers a more sustainable spraying option... Read More

The U.S. government-measured year-over-year inflation rate in January was pegged at 3.1%, slightly lower than the annual rate recorded in December... Read More

With the planned merger looming, Kroger says it has released details showing how it lowered prices in previous mergers, while outlining how it plans to do so again... Read More

The food solutions company is expanding its partnership with Simbe, deploying the company's business intelligence solution, Tally, across 60 additional stores in the Midwest to generate real-time inventory insights. .. Read More

The Bakersfield, Calif.-based licensing company highlighted the green seedless grape variety during the specialty foods industry event... Read More

The company will introduce a 3-pound mesh pillow pack for its Honey Gold, Ruby Sensation and Sunburst Blend potatoes... Read More

The latest monthly report from the U.S. Apple Association shows crop in holding still up year over year and above five-year average figures... Read More

Big Game celebrations serve as one example of how the country is helping meet U.S. demand for the fruit, says promotional agency ProColombia... Read More

With the new partnership, Oppy will expand its year-round reach in Peru, Brazil, Chile, South America and Mexico with Sun Grape’s nearly 1,500 acres in production in California... Read More

Exhibitors at this year’s Fruit Logistica brought their A-game, sharing the latest industry innovations and engaging in candid discussion around the challenges and opportunities facing the global produce industry... Read More

Fulfilled by Misfits is a service for perishable brands to store, pack and deliver products nationwide through the company's logistics platform... Read More

Vice President of Customer Experience Bob Bechtel will retire in March after a 45-year career with the grocery chain. The company says its director of omnichannel will succeed him... Read More

Splendid by Porvenir says its Save the Jaguar campaign will return to celebrate the upcoming Jaguar honey mango crop... Read More

The Portland, Ore.-based company says the new name — Pacific Coast Fresh Co. — better reflects the company’s evolution and current offerings... Read More

If you wait for solutions to all your problems will flow downhill from a distant home office, you may be in for a long wait. Some of the best ideas sprout from those already around you, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The company says new additions to the sales team will help it add territories and grow in market space in the Midwest... Read More

Driscoll’s says the limited-availability packaging can be found at select retailers while supplies last... Read More

Hy-Vee has expanded its partnership with Instacart, integrating same-day delivery into its platforms via Instacart's fulfillment-as-a-service, to enhancing the customer experience and meeting evolving needs... Read More