Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

With imports now accounting for nearly 60% of total blueberry supplies, blueberry consumption has seen big gains in recent years.

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey found that 1 in 4 consumers (25%) said they purchased blackberries in the past year.

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 consumer survey found that 31% of shoppers said they purchased cabbage in the past year.

Fueled by rising imports, retail per capita availability for fresh asparagus has grown in recent years, from 1.26 pounds in 2011 to 1.60 pounds in 2019.

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey indicated 52% of consumers said they purchased fresh grapes in the past year, with consumers in the Midwest reporting the highest level of fresh grape consumption.