Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Side Delights completed a package refresh and will be spotlighting a newly updated line of potatoes and onions at the International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce & Floral Show... Read More

In one way or another, grocers have been dabbling in farming for years. But in the last 10 years, food retailers have found new and interesting ways to do it. Learn why, how and who is growing in-store... Read More

Mastronardi Produce says Summer Dream is a proprietary variety with high brix that produces consistently plump and juicy berries that are sweeter than a traditionally tart raspberry. .. Read More

The Food as Medicine movement just got even more real for the fresh produce industry... Read More

ROME — Few produce shopping experiences beat the bustle of a Saturday morning at the Eternal City’s Mercato Trionfale, the latest destination in The Packer's Market Crush series... Read More

The Packer and PMG invite attendees of IFPA's Global Produce and Floral Show to join us Oct. 20, as we present this year’s Produce Retailer of the Year and Produce Marketer of the Year awards... Read More

Check out the top 10 most popular podcast chats we’ve had with industry leaders, delving into the hot-hot-hot issues of the day... Read More

The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer has been recognized by the EPA's GreenChill Program for reaching superior goal achievement in its refrigerant emissions reduction goal in 2022... Read More

There’s been a big shift since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Kent Sutton, whose 375-acre family farm is part of the Rexburg-based Bench Mark cooperative of five potato growers. .. Read More

Here are some “pear”ed-down facts and tips about this favorite fruit... Read More

While CPMA supports improved data collection and a Grocery Code of Conduct, it has “significant concerns” with potential discounts, price freezes, price matching and the development of a Grocery Task Force... Read More

This year’s annual Back-to-School campaign by Healthy Family Project saw a record 238 million impressions, as seven partner brands joined forces to make going back to school easier and healthier for families... Read More

Industry professionals and retailers are invited to stop by Zespri’s booth No. 3293 during the International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce & Floral Show to "Taste the Obsession." .. Read More

High rates of food insecurity in rural areas represent a market opportunity for food suppliers, a new report says... Read More

D’Arrigo New York’s online platform allows a customer to place an order directly into the ProducePro system, where the entire product lineup can be found... Read More

The Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse grower has announced it has leased two Kentucky greenhouses — one in Richmond and another in Morehead — which represent a combined 120 acres of fully lit production... Read More

These award winners will be honored at the Retail Awards Reception Oct. 20 at the Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif. .. Read More

Joseph Bunting of United Supermarkets in Texas has been at it a while now, and he’s impressed quite a few people along the way. Dive into the details and find yourself inspired... Read More

As the fourth industrial revolution blurs the lines between physical, digital and biological spheres, some of its most exciting changes are occurring in agriculture, Clarifruit CEO Elad Mardix says in this guest column... Read More

Strong leadership is a two-way street that includes creating trust with employees who in turn are motivated to do the job right. Columnist Armand Lobato explains how to get there... Read More

Convenience and an ever-expanding array of varieties keep consumers coming back for more. .. Read More

This column is from the September-October issue of PMG magazine. .. Read More

Stocked with value-added veggies, packaged salads and more, one Pennsylvania ShopRite has launched “Fresh to Table,” a store-within-a-store concept that offers fresh ingredients and meal solutions to grab and go... Read More

The USDA has imposed sanctions on Mestizos Group LLC, Garland, Texas, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act... Read More

Doral, Fla.-based J&C Tropicals has developed a tropical fruit jerky that vegans will have no beef with... Read More