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From 10,000 annual crosses to a single release, University of Minnesota breeders use modern tools to refine a process that ultimately relies on patience, human taste and unpredictable biology.
The country singer and registered dietitian have partnered with Fresh Express to show how new, restaurant-inspired salad kits can turn quick weeknight meals into flavorful, nutrient-packed dining experiences.
Grocery chains are overhauling their fresh produce operations by leveraging targeted promotional shifts, strategic price protections and expanded supplier networks to maintain filled shelves and protect margins amid climate-driven crop losses.
The new Dakota Skarlagen variety offers uniform shape, bright red skin and better resistance to silver scurf than traditional red norland, while a white-skinned potato with raspberry-colored flesh is expected to be released within the next year.
From AI-powered pricing tools and expanded convenience lines to direct-to-consumer social media strategy, Midwest produce distributors are leaning into technology and shifting consumer trends to drive growth.
The new program seeks to capitalize on dekopon demand with availability counter to U.S. production windows.
Facing persistent farm inflation, labor constraints and climate volatility, some berry suppliers are shifting focus from simple year-round supply to high-margin flavor genetics, real-time quality technology and direct offshore production control.
From strategic retail partnerships to high-flavor innovations, suppliers at the Global Produce and Floral Show delivered actionable solutions to help buyers navigate market consolidation and drive category growth.
The produce industry veteran will step down in 2027 following more than 50 years of leadership, with Leach taking the helm in November 2026.
Speaking on “The Packer Podcast,” the former FDA deputy commissioner says summer outbreaks proved that static water tests and slow record retrieval no longer work. He outlines why the industry must overhaul its investigation model.
Following its whole-chain hotspot analysis on domestic strawberries, the U.S. Food Waste Pact has published a new study tracing the global banana supply chain, highlighting key waste drivers.
While simplified tools help fresh produce businesses ditch paper records, show floor discussions at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show highlight a lingering readiness gap with systems that still can’t connect to share data.
The specialty vegetable supplier aims to boost certified volume and year-round U.S. supply, fueling farm-level investments through Fair Trade Premium growth.
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By tracking temperature history and biological decay from packhouse to distribution center, DeltaTrak’s Fresh IDX enables a “First Expired, First Out” approach that prevents whole-load rejections and recovers critical shelf life for fresh produce.
At the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, Fox Packaging’s Victoria Lopez cautioned that growers frequently overlook destination-based EPR laws, risking unexpected state penalties when shipping across state lines.
At IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show, mushroom growers shared how they are shifting from raw ingredients to quick-prep meal solutions to capture time-strapped Gen Z and millennial shoppers.
Brighter Bites has named co-founder Shreela Sharma as its new board chair following founder Lisa Helfman’s departure from the role, alongside publishing a report on its transition to a school-year fiscal calendar.
As climate risks intensify, Bayer Crop Science is shifting the industry’s benchmark from yield per acre to yield per unit of water applied.
Industry expert Julie Krivanek shares why produce companies should ditch comfortable internal promotions for formal succession strategies to build capable executive leadership.
Produce companies at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show share strategies for driving demand and managing severe weather risks.
To address oversupply and drive category growth, Divine Flavor leverages high-flavor varieties and a multi-region supply chain to deliver consistently premium table grapes year-round.
The newly appointed International Fresh Produce Association chairwoman urged agricultural leaders at the Global Produce and Floral Show to unite behind strong advocacy and restore consumer trust to capture a $10 billion market opportunity.
2026 Packer 25 honoree Monique Mueller helped Bee Sweet Citrus establish a strong digital footprint that continues to serve as a valuable tool for the company.
Packer 25 honorees Gordon Robertson, Blake Branen and Erik Brown discuss finding inspiration for innovation and persuading others to get on board with change.
Through omnichannel promotions, regional college tours and a Big Game partnership with Julian Edelman, AFM is giving produce retailers a play-by-play strategy to boost basket spend and drive volume all season long.
The Boise, Idaho-based grocer says Kroger did not do enough to get regulatory approval, but Kroger disputes that and blames regulatory opposition.
Industry leaders at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show revealed that overcoming flat fruit and vegetable consumption requires shifting away from clinical health messaging toward flavor-forward marketing, cultural rituals and frictionless convenience.