The Packer
Despite rising operational costs and potential acreage cuts in Peru, major U.S. importers report steady volume, high quality and refreshed marketing programs as the Peruvian sweet onion season kicks off to bridge the Vidalia gap.
Specialty produce drives late-summer sales while transitioning retail displays seamlessly into autumn.
The grades and standards for U.S. mushrooms will take effect on Sept. 24.
Industry leaders are urging immediate action on ag labor reform following a major legal setback for Department of Labor wage rules.
Following a strong early harvest, the brand is leveraging new-crop momentum and targeted PR to push medjool dates beyond seasonal holiday peaks into everyday snacking routines.
The International Food Information Council’s Kris Sollid breaks down survey data on dropping consumer trust and how repeated, transparent messaging can win back produce buyers in the aftermath of the cyclospora outbreak.
A new report from Intouch Insight shows that the produce department acts as a direct indicator of overall store health, with 71% of consumers agreeing that a grocer’s produce reputation dictates where they shop.
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Jerry LeClair, a 40-year industry veteran who joined the regional retailer in 2019 and served as chief operating officer, has officially stepped into the top leadership role after filling the position on an interim basis since February.
Rabobank’s David Magaña shares how inflation, technology and shifting trade are redefining success for apple growers.
By leveraging football-themed packaging and displays, Bako Sweet drove a 73% lift in Game Day sales, proving sweet potatoes can rival avocados as a tailgate favorite.
The fourth-generation Virginia apple grower will serve the 2026-27 term and is the second in his family to lead the association.
Coborn’s, Cash Wise and Marketplace Foods completed their annual Produce for Kids campaign to donate $6,000 to local Boys & Girls Clubs, pushing the multiyear total to $25,000.
Marketers say retailers can capitalize on social media fibermaxxing conversations by featuring prominent fall pear displays and clear in-store nutrition signage.
Escalating tariff tensions between the countries threaten to disrupt $6.5 billion in cross-border fresh produce trade, putting time-sensitive supply chains and grower margins at risk.
Driven by grocery inflation and a surge in home cooking, consumers are adopting “ingredient household” shopping habits, prioritizing long-lasting, low-shrink produce items like potatoes that span multiple dayparts.
As the CEA sector faces widespread headwinds, the company is bucking the trend with 14% revenue growth, record yields and a disciplined playbook driving it toward positive EBITDA.
From stagnant prices to GLP-1 weight-loss trends, new presentation data reveals what is holding back apple consumption — and how the industry plans to respond.
By establishing a new proprietary farm and tripling its local blackberry footprint, Berry Fresh says it is extending its summer harvest window and enhancing domestic retail consistency with superior fruit varieties.
Nature’s Frequencies is targeting produce spoilage with its patented Food Freshness Card, a chemical-free, passive technology designed to extend shelf life and deliver a full return on investment in under four months without altering standard cold-chain operations.
Person-to-person relationships are the heart and soul of the produce industry, but getting through the door to make those initial connections sometimes requires perseverance — and a little something extra, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Fresh mushroom growers and importers have unanimously voted to increase their promotional assessment rate to maximum federal limits by July 2027, funding a major digital and retail push aimed at turning younger millennial and Gen Z fans into frequent buyers.
Short-term plan cuts water supplies in three states by about 21% in 2027 and 2028, and the plan allows for much deeper cuts after 2028, raising the risk of legal challenges.
The Canadian measures target steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper and electronics and start Sept. 8.
USDA estimates point to a 2026 apple crop down 7% year-over-year and 3% off the five-year average due to severe weather, though key producing states have opted out of early adjustments to await post-harvest counts in December.
The retail collaboration leverages the immense popularity of the family-favorite brand to boost healthy fruit consumption among kids and offer store owners a distinctive merchandising tool.
Driven by an unusually warm spring that accelerated bloom cycles across the state, California growers are entering fall harvest several weeks ahead of schedule while delivering standout sweetness, classic sizing and high fruit quality.
At Newtopia Now, Whole Foods Market leaders revealed how emerging brands can win shelf space through story-driven packaging, practical product innovation and data-backed pitch strategies.