Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

A recent marketing summit hosted by the council allowed industry members to collaborate, share insights and discuss strategies to drive fresh mushroom demand... Read More

Four new kits — Smash Burger, Apple Harvest, Cool Melon and Strawberry Poppyseed kits — are the direct result of expanded research into the latest taste trends, the company says... Read More

The company is set to unveil its organic seedless English cucumbers at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure event in Orlando, Fla... Read More

This partnership addresses the growing demand in the independent grocery sector for flexible, scalable self-checkout systems that seamlessly integrate with next-generation POS systems, the company says... Read More

The Oklahoma-based grocer is deploying Local Express’ Made-to-Order omnichannel solution at its 36 Homeland and 11 United stores to modernize prepared foods, catering and foodservice operations... Read More

Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, Festival Foods, Marc’s and Woodman’s Food Markets have joined the DoorDash Marketplace... Read More

Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Unsalted rounds out the brand’s low-sodium offerings, giving consumers more choices when it comes to mindful snacking, the company says... Read More

The program includes three signature nectarine brands that will be shipped in single-layer Euro cartons... Read More

A survey report from Everseen shows 98% of retailers plan full artificial intelligence deployment by 2027, while consumers emphasize the need for greater transparency of AI use... Read More

The company says it will showcase its new Hot N’ Spicy Line of stuffed mushrooms at the event in Orlando... Read More

The company will highlight new merchandising for its Amazables line and its recyclable packaging solution at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event... Read More

The Montreal-based importer of Fairtrade International-certified bananas is inviting Southeastern Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2025 attendees to booth No. 529 for a free latte. .. Read More

Classroom Carts allows anyone in the U.S. to donate essentials directly to impacted schools, students and teachers... Read More

Retailers can use the early-season momentum of Cosmic Crisp and Pink Lady to continue boosting apple category volume and sales, the company says... Read More

Smileys, a naturally tearless and sweet onion, will be featured at the Onions 52 booth at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure... Read More

By being available for weekend and evening shifts from the start, new employees can enhance their reputation and the chance of getting their preferred schedule later on, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The facility provides more capacity, greater efficiency and added convenience to better serve digital and in-store customers, the company says... Read More

The movement to empower growers is gaining momentum and connecting with consumers, advocates say... Read More

California Giant Berry Farms says its Giant Blueberries are available in good volume from March through August, with peak availability in April and May... Read More

Panelists discuss how domestic and global regulations, innovation and more will play key roles in the evolution of sustainable packaging... Read More

The grower collective is offering $5,000 in prizes for its Comin’ In Hot merchandising display contest, as well as a free kit to help retailers... Read More

Director of Produce and Floral Merchandising Dennis Payne takes The Packer on a tour of a new concept store in South Florida... Read More

The organizations say this effort will continue expanding access to nutritious foods to improve health outcomes... Read More

The coveted award is presented to an individual who has excelled in all facets of their career in the past year, including business success, fostering relationships in the produce industry and giving back to the community... Read More

In its third year, the grower cooperative's initiative promotes citrus' health benefits to drive traffic to produce departments... Read More