Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

In the second quarter of 2024, U.S. industry dollar sales for both avocados and mangoes hit record highs, according to Mission Produce... Read More

Instacart and Partnership for a Healthier America connect say the milestone is part of an ongoing and expanding national effort to connect under-resourced communities with 10 million servings of produce by 2025... Read More

While any store can appear fine from the front, a look out back can reveal telltale signs of inventory mishandling, health and safety hazards, theft and other problems, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The company will feature a roulette wheel for visitors at the New England Produce Council show, Aug. 19-20 in Everett, Mass... Read More

Helped by tame grocery prices, year-over-year inflation cooled to under 3% in the latest Consumer Price Index report... Read More

The new addition to the value-added snack line is packaged in containers with separate compartments for each food product and comes in three variations... Read More

Produced by Kantar, the list highlights the fastest-growing retailers in the U.S., with rankings determined by each company’s year-over-year increase in domestic sales from 2022 to 2023... Read More

More than $108,000 will fund native tree-planting projects... Read More

In the U.S., potato marketer Side Delights said the move toward plant-based meals at the Olympics meshes well with what it offers to athletes and all consumers... Read More

Don’t be fooled by their size, the company says. These small but mighty kiwiberries are a nutritional powerhouse... Read More

Where's the best store for produce shopping? With so many factors to consider, columnist Armand Lobato shares a tale about finding his answer to this regularly asked question... Read More

Updates include expanded product offerings throughout the store as well as new decor and signing... Read More

The Pacific Northwest grower recently invited the influencers of Team Nosh to learn about its farming practices by visiting its orchards and fields... Read More

Along with a refreshed corporate logo, the company will be unveiling a new consumer brand, Bolthouse Fresh, and packaging for its consumer-facing portfolio of fresh carrots and on-the-go snacking solutions... Read More

The Healthy Family Project’s partners and produce-centric resources aim to make nutritious eating easier as children return to class... Read More

A new 130,000-square-foot store includes a produce section with organic and Texas-grown selections, as well as nutrition services, foodservice options and a floral department... Read More

Throughout the produce supply chain, consistency and follow-through are key to building one's business, reputation and trusting relationships, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The San Antonio-based greenhouse grower debuted packaging featuring the popular "Paw Patrol" rescue pups on its three-pack of grab-and-go tomatoes... Read More

The partnership seeks to enhance the shopping experience and boost the profitability and competitiveness of AWG member retailers by offering high-quality, convenient and healthy meal options that are affordable... Read More

Fungi continue to grab headlines and consumer interest despite slight sales decline... Read More

Marketers are preparing for avocados and guacamole to take center stage during the football season... Read More

The retailer is teaming up with the Foundation for Fresh Produce to offer "Nutrition 4 the Win," which will emphasize children's health and nutrition, just in time for the back-to-school season... Read More

The company has voluntarily recalled guacamole products sold at Lunds and Byerlys due to potential contamination with Listeria... Read More

A new online grocery market share analysis shows sales continue to shift away from supermarkets and toward Walmart as households search for more savings... Read More

Retailers overwhelmingly cited fresh departments when asked about 2024 priorities, according to the 26-page report released at FMI’s FreshForward event in San Diego... Read More