Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The Oxnard, Calif.-based company has released insights on the category performance of organic avocados in the U.S. ahead of the July 10-11 Organic Produce Summit... Read More

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has recognized Lianne Rood, member of Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, Ontario, for her efforts to support Canadian agriculture... Read More

Upshop and Invafresh say the development will create a global retail enterprise operating platform built for the complexities of the food industry... Read More

The Oxnard, Calif.-based on Westfalia Fruit has announced the debut of its premium, 100% avocado oils in the U.S... Read More

The Hass Avocado Board has unveiled its newly improved quarterly holiday reports, now featuring holiday promotional sales information... Read More

With roasting events and in-store promotions historically ending with the arrival of Labor Day, fresh Hatch chilies are available through October... Read More

Fresh Solutions Network says it will showcase its Side Delights Organic potatoes and onions at the Organic Produce Summit, July 11, in Monterey, Calif. .. Read More

In addition to featuring its guacamole and salsa nationwide at events, the marketer is engaging fans this summer by highlighting local artists, donating to local nonprofits and activating outdoor film experiences... Read More

The fresh spinach was distributed in New York retail stores and have lot Nos. 40606 and 11006 on the package with an expiration date of June 20 and June 24... Read More

Working group to looks at government and retail packaging requirements.. Read More

Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida have announced the winners of the group’s inaugural 2024 Merchandising Display Contest... Read More

Retailers will have the opportunity to taste Zespri’s top-selling organic SunGold and green kiwifruit during the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, Calif., July 10-11, at booth No. 713... Read More

With growing demand for local produce in the foodservice industry and evolving operator needs, Markon says it saw the importance of having a dedicated presence beyond the West Coast... Read More

Sustainable packaging solutions is slated for discussion at this year’s Organic Produce Summit, July 10-11, at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, Calif... Read More

Older age groups tend to be more frequent buyers of carrots, with 70.7% of those aged 60 and older and 66.7% of those aged 50-59 reporting purchases, compared with 46.9% of those aged 18-29. .. Read More

Dole Food Co. says it has created the ultimate wedding reception menu for couples that are as bananas for bananas as they are for each other... Read More

The Hass Avocado Board has named marketing firm Meyocks as its agency partner to lead research and nutrition-focused advertising and creative strategy promoting the benefits of avocados to health professionals... Read More

The National Watermelon Promotion Board has kicked off its 16th annual Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest, inviting retail chains, indies and commissaries to compete for over $10,000 in cash and prizes. .. Read More

USDA is reporting the Florida all orange forecast at 17.9 million boxes. See what that latest snapshot means to the state's citrus industry... Read More

Educational sessions at the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo and the Sustainable Produce Summit provided a wealth of information from industry experts. Here's a chance to take a virtual seat at the presentations... Read More

As brunch experiences a revival in cities across the U.S., Side Delights says it is responding with cost-effective, healthy potato products and recipes... Read More

The report reveals that 37% of U.S. consumers purchased asparagus in the past 12 months, an 11% increase from the prior year... Read More

Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards says the program offers a dynamic in-store merchandising opportunity while allowing retailers to give back to military charities... Read More

The “Retail Fireside Chat” keynote will explore topics such as organic program evolution, consumer preferences and the impact of technology on operations, July 11 during Organic Produce Summit 2024... Read More

Citing reports on consumer trends following the COVID-19 pandemic, Side Delights says its offering fit with shopping habits such as cooking at home and pantry stocking to preferences on plant-based meals... Read More