Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

In-store produce butchers, who dice and spiralize fresh produce to take the prep work out of cooking, cater to customers seeking convenience. This produce butcher station is at Whole Foods Market in Rochester, N.Y.

How retailers create compelling shopping experiences, in-store and online

While brick-and-mortar stores aim to make produce shopping easier, fun and more engaging, retailers seek to translate the in-store buying experience to the digital world.

Tina Caputo

Dec 03, 2024
Produce Retail

Brian Dey, senior merchandiser and natural stores coordinator at Four Seasons Produce in Ephrata, Penn., started a trend with the broccoli Christmas tree, which is made from strategically stacked heads of broccoli.

Holiday Produce Trends: Consumer Preferences and Sales

The article discusses the significance of fresh produce during the holiday season for American consumers, highlighting key items and sales trends. It reveals that many traditional holiday foods saw increased sales in 2023, with consumers willing to pay more for essential items. Retail strategies for promoting seasonal produce and the impact of demographics on purchasing habits are also examined. Additionally, projections for cranberry and pumpkin crops for 2024 are provided, emphasizing sales opportunities for retailers.

Tina Caputo

Sep 30, 2024
Produce Retail , Merchandising

Although overall mushroom sales dipped slightly in the last year, consumer interest remains strong.

Shoppers still making room for fresh ’shrooms

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

Tina Caputo

Aug 07, 2024
Mushrooms , Awards

According to total U.S. multi-outlet data from Chicago-based market research firm Circana OmniMarket Integrated Fresh for the 2023 calendar year, organic produce dollar sales reached 8.3 billion, up 1.4% from the previous year, and volume sales grew 0.7% to 2.8 billion pounds.

Organic produce sales performed well in 2023 despite inflation

The organic produce category performed well in 2023 despite inflation. This report from Organic Produce Market Guide 2024 looks at why these gains are a 'big deal,' the commodities continuing to drive sales, organic shopper behavior and more.

Tina Caputo

Jul 23, 2024
Organics , PMG Fresh Trends , Fresh Trends Data , Produce Research

While extreme heat and drought conditions in Mexico’s lime orchards have impacted fruit development, pricing is projected to be stable this summer, said Diego Morales, sales manager at D Produce Co.

Produce companies gear up for summer citrus demand

Some may think of citrus fruit as strictly a winter crop, yet summer varieties are increasingly appearing on consumers’ radar — and in their shopping carts.

Tina Caputo