Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The Packer explores the bold flavor of Hatch chiles, from the fields of New Mexico to grocery store roasting stations and at-home kitchens... Read More

The new Save A Lot y Mas store format opens in St. Louis, Mo., with expanded produce, meat and bakery options... Read More

Retailers are encouraged to visit Booth No. 718 to experience Melissa’s newest innovations firsthand and learn how to bring these high-performing organics to their customers... Read More

According to Placer.ai’s 2025 Grocery Report, fresh produce is fueling growth as consumers make more frequent, shorter trips to fresh-format and value-focused stores, favoring smaller store layouts and culturally relevant offerings... Read More

Highlighting “locally grown, locally sold” is what MAAB says positions Michigan asparagus as the option of choice... Read More

Don‘t want to waste time or money when a truckload of fresh produce arrives? Get organized with these recommendations from columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

The event celebrating the summer’s harvest will feature a 30-foot-long mountain of fresh cherries... Read More

From SNAP benefit reform and fraud crackdown to the continuation of mass deportations with “no amnesty,” here’s how the USDA’s newly launched National Farm Security Action Plan may impact the fresh produce industry... Read More

As the nation celebrates blueberries this July, growers and marketers alike are embracing data-driven innovation and consumer trends to keep the beloved berry front and center... Read More

Even with a comprehensive produce manual to offer direction, store results depend on the produce manager’s approach to preparing a crew and holding them accountable, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More

Despite their budgetary concerns, Gen Z and millennial shoppers more frequently reported buying organic produce than older generations, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2025... Read More

The launch includes a refreshed website, updated trade show materials, new educational and promotional resources, and a strong digital presence, says the Colombia Avocado Board... Read More

To learn how the Toronto-based company is moving the needle on food waste and fresh produce consumption, The Packer recently connected with Flashfood CEO Jordan Schenck... Read More

The Wakefern Food Corp. supermarket cooperative has issued an open call to local farmers and growers for the gathering, which is to be held at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center... Read More

Mission Produce will be at the Organic Produce Summit, July 9-10, in the Serra Ballroom at Booth No. 321... Read More

A new report from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts ranked all 50 U.S. states by access to locally produced food, revealing that smaller states like Vermont, Oregon and Maine lead the nation in connecting residents with nearby farms, while major agricultural producers often lag... Read More

California’s fresh produce industry, and particularly the lettuce and leafy greens sector, has attracted national media attention for its positive and highly proactive approach to a safer food supply... Read More

The new additions to the Uber Eats app include Big Y, Foxtrot, King Kullen, Lunds & Byerlys, Superlo Foods and Vallarta Supermarkets... Read More

It’s a season to showcase sweet corn, and columnist Armand Lobato has advice for handling and merchandising to maximize sales... Read More

The Packer’s annual survey examining shopper purchasing behavior also shows that consumers are feeling the effects of inflation and higher grocery prices, which for some may present a barrier to purchase... Read More

As Hatch chile season sparks consumer excitement and roasting events across the country, New Mexico’s onions also shine, offering a flavorful complement to the state’s iconic pepper... Read More

Big Y, Citarella, Gelson’s and Gordon Food Service Store are now available on DoorDash... Read More

From smoothie bowls to seafood tacos, mangoes are gaining visibility across menus, and their culinary potential is just beginning to be tapped, says Mission Produce... Read More

Retailers attending OPS are encouraged to visit Booth No. 817 to experience Bolthouse’s full organic line and be among the first to preview this sizzling new offering... Read More

The Midwest retailer has received the honor for seven consecutive years... Read More