Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The move comes months after the California-based company raised $50 million in February at a $4.5 billion pre-money valuation in a funding round... Read More

New products, more roasting events and an assortment of Hatch favorites help retailers make the most of the season... Read More

Some large growers and retailers have stopped sourcing produce from a central Mexico region linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak because of concerns about widespread contamination... Read More

From 24-hour tracebacks to longer shelf life, food safety experts explain how FSMA 204 shifts outbreak response from blanket store wipes to targeted lot containment... Read More

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and city officials have unveiled a $70 million initiative to open five municipal grocery stores — offering a predictable 30% discount on everyday essentials, including fresh produce, meat and pantry staples, to save New Yorkers an estimated $1,000 annually... Read More

By tailoring price drops to individual fruits and vegetables rather than entire aisles, grocers can protect profits, cut food waste and keep fresh produce affordable... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato shares daily organizational traits common among produce managers who kept their cooler in order... Read More

Growers across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon prepare for late-summer harvest, eyeing solid crop development, refined packaging, and a healthier market after a tough season... Read More

Produce brands can avoid costly compliance errors and preserve shelf life by focusing on right-sizing packaging, accurate material classification and staged long-term reduction plans rather than rushing into unproven alternatives... Read More

As the U.S. faces a record-breaking cyclospora outbreak, greenhouse operators and CEA leaders highlight how closed-loop water treatment, enclosed environments and supply chain transparency offer a safer path forward for salad greens... Read More

The facility, which produces 5-pound bags of shredded iceberg lettuce sold to Taco Bell, Sysco and other large food distributors, has been temporarily shut down, an industry source says... Read More

The company’s chief business development officer breaks down how its simulation-trained, zero-fruit-contact harvesting robot achieves up to 85% autonomous coverage, with North American commercial operations set to launch early next year... Read More

For the third year in a row, organic has grown faster than the total market, indicating shoppers are prioritizing health and the planet and are willing to pay a premium for it, says Tom Chapman, co-CEO of the Organic Trade Association... Read More

From buyer verification to root cause analysis, Food Safety Strategy founder Jennifer McEntire outlines an immediate action plan for produce growers... Read More

The organization’s “First Taste of Joy” campaign features an adorable baby judging panel to showcase fresh mango as a nutrient-rich, easy-to-introduce first food that can become a lifelong family favorite... Read More

Suppliers report sales of organic garlic trending upward and becoming an increasingly important piece of their business... Read More

Driven by growing consumer demand for ready-to-eat avocados, ripening operations are moving closer to retail hubs to ensure consistency, efficiency and less retail shrink... Read More

Engineers have developed a virtual reality system that creates real-time 3D virtual replicates of greenhouses, enabling older farmers, individuals with disabilities and agricultural students to intuitively monitor plant health... Read More

With consumer demand outstripping domestic availability, Rodale Institute’s new “10 Million Acre Solution” aims to scale U.S. organic farmland through research, training and a new $24 million innovation hub... Read More

The Food and Drug Administration posted that it was confident that shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms locations in central Mexico is behind illnesses associated with Yum Brands’ Taco Bell restaurants in Michigan and four other states... Read More

Deerpoint Group has tapped the agricultural executive as its first chief revenue officer to oversee the expansion of its automated irrigation and crop nutrition technology into new regional markets across the U.S... Read More

Spring heat disrupted bloom across California pistachio orchards, sharply reducing yield potential this season. Even with a smaller crop, strong global demand could support higher prices and improved grower profitability... Read More

In part one of this exclusive five-part series designed to offer a blueprint for building an iconic produce brand, Adam Cooper, CEO of Oasis Dates, breaks down the organizational and foundational work required to spark a category revolution... Read More

As of Sunday, there were no confirmed positive sample results for cyclospora, the FDA says... Read More

D’Arrigo became the face of the brand at age 3 and served as a strong advocate for the fresh produce industry... Read More