Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

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

At Groceryshop 2025, Simbe Robotics revealed the new suite of shelf visibility tools designed to help retailers improve execution, cut out-of-stocks and drive stronger sales and margins... Read More

The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer, in partnership with Emerald Packaging, Idaho Package and Wada Farms, has introduced the first 30% food contact Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) bag for the potato category... Read More

Meet Darryl Bollack, national sales manager for Mariani Nut Co. and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees... Read More

Arias shares how she and the team at Pear Bureau USA hope to change the perception of pears by leveraging technology and deploying digital media and influencer partnerships... Read More

Ahold Delhaize USA revealed at Groceryshop 2025 in Las Vegas that it will launch Edge, a proprietary retail media platform built in-house for grocery, set to transform how CPGs and produce brands engage shoppers across digital and in-store channels starting January 2026... Read More

Starting Oct. 1, nearly 2,700 Kroger stores will launch on Door Dash to give nationwide access to the retailer’s full assortment of fresh food across its multiple banners... Read More

Marketers can leverage Albertsons’ rich shopper data to engage more than 100 million shoppers across more than 2,200 stores, says Evan Hovorka, vice president of product innovation for Albertsons Media Collective... Read More

The Montreal-based Fairtrade International-certified banana company has been named one of Canada’s top growing companies by The Globe and Mail for a fourth consecutive year. .. Read More

While petitioners allege that Canadian producers export mushrooms into the U.S. at prices below fair value, those opposed to the measure say this stifles healthy competition and will drive up mushroom prices... Read More

Meet Daniel Bell, senior director of produce for Grocery Outlet and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees... Read More

While many lessons lie ahead, it’s also key to emphasize that quality is first and speed comes later, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The 10-year anniversary campaign delivers new signature items, exclusive product giveaways and the chance to win free groceries... Read More

The discount grocer becomes the first retailer on Uber Eats to accept SNAP-EBT payments nationwide at launch... Read More

Associated Wholesale Grocers says this strategic move will position the company for future growth and success and fulfill AWG’s mission of providing member retailers with all the tools, products and services they need to compete favorably in all markets served... Read More

“What I’ve found here at Climate Week, is that people want to be part of the change. They want to be part of the solution,” says Sara Roversi of Future Food Institute... Read More

A new Columbia Business School study, “From People to Produce: How Appearance Bias Fuels Food Waste,” reveals how consumer preference for cosmetically perfect fruits and vegetables contributes to billions of pounds of food waste — meanwhile, companies like Misfits Market are working to change perceptions and reduce waste... Read More

The redesign reflects Aldi’s broader strategy to unify its private labels under a stronger corporate identity, streamlining recognition for consumers... Read More

Exhibitors and International Fresh Produce Association officials share a preview of what to expect at the 2025 Global Produce and Floral Show, set for Oct. 16-18 in Anaheim, Calif... Read More

The colorful snacking tomatoes commemorate a colorful holiday for families to gather, share memories of loved ones, and enjoy delicious food together... Read More