Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

For the fourth time, Oppy is recognized nationally for culture that supports its people while driving results... Read More

The retailer’s Earl Holton President’s Award honors employees for delivering exceptional results through strategic initiatives critical to the company’s success... Read More

The seasonal ‘Be Merry. Feel Good.’ initiative aims to keep walnuts top of mind at retail... Read More

MFC will highlight a new line of convenience potatoes this year in addition to the full assortment of Side Delights varietal potatoes... Read More

USDA estimates one in five children in the U.S. experiences hunger. Produce for Kids, produce sponsors and Publix shoppers are helping to meet this need with donations that support Feeding America food banks throughout the Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer’s footprint... Read More

Farmers cite tariffs of 10% to 50% on imported inputs as driving up production costs for fresh produce, grains and meats, raising Thanksgiving food prices while squeezing farms, food suppliers and families... Read More

Reiter Affiliated Companies has added agricultural veteran Jeff Huckaby to its board, recognizing his extensive leadership in organic farming and sustainable growth... Read More

The produce industry veteran has held multiple CEO roles at leading perishable product companies, including Naturipe Farms LLC, Eurofresh Inc. and Florimex International BV... Read More

Many major U.S. brands are scaling back packaging sustainability goals they set for 2025 because of economic, regulatory and infrastructure hurdles, according to RaboResearch... Read More

Robinson Fresh reports rising holiday demand for fresh produce despite economic pressures, highlighting consumer focus on home cooking, shifting price expectations and the company’s technology-driven cold-chain network that keeps shelves stocked from field to feast... Read More

Under her leadership, GoodFarms became one of the first growers to adopt EFI’s Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured certification program, which promotes collaboration, continuous improvement, leadership and worker engagement on farms... Read More

Previously honored in both The Packer 25 and Women in Produce, the longtime marketing and communications leader will oversee strategy, partnerships and growth for the family-focused cause marketing organization... Read More

Seeking to accelerate online growth, improve profitability and simplify the customer experience, the Cincinnati-based grocer says it’s moving to a hybrid e-commerce model. .. Read More

In the shape of its iconic logo, the new PLU sticker features a QR code that gives consumers access to the health benefits of apples, pears and cherries as well as the company’s focus on sustainability... Read More

The company says it will offer retailers digital campaign elements and POS displays and will give 15 families $1,000 in groceries... Read More

The specialty market continues to grow, and companies are moving to meet demand for packaged products... Read More

As restaurants are benefiting from better business, so too are produce distributors that supply them... Read More

Mike Xu says the acquisition marks a strategic extension of the San Francisco-based company’s technology portfolio, allowing it to serve more needs of more customers in the food supply chain industry... Read More

Melissa’s Produce has introduced Red Heart K-Grapes from South Korea, part of the Los Angeles-based specialty produce company’s luxury line... Read More

Nathan Pumplin, the CEO behind the Empress Purple Tomato, says we’re just a few years away from consumers seeing “bioengineered” as a premium, sought-after label in produce... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato recalls taking a much-needed break from the constant demands of being a produce buyer... Read More

John Furner is set to become president and CEO in February 2026 as the company says it continues its people- and tech-driven transformation... Read More

As demand for food assistance rises by 20% to 30%, Sabrina Thakkar, farm to family director for the California Association of Food Banks, talks about the critical role growers and retailers play in efficiently moving excess produce to ensure communities receive vital fresh food... Read More

The second consecutive month of record high monthly active users helped drive growth while e-grocery shopping patterns shift and ship-to-home captures more than one-fifth of online sales... Read More

The fresh garlic provider has opened an expanded R&D kitchen, named for co-founder and matriarch Ann Caneza, at its company headquarters in Orlando, Fla... Read More