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Grounded in a millennia-old legacy of Indigenous stewardship and unique regional pride, Maine’s native lowbush barrens face a turning point as local growers battle climate whiplash and infrastructure shortages to ensure this irreplaceable crop remains a thriving, working landscape.
Stacking or pouring produce in displays? Columnist Armand Lobato discusses the rare exceptions to the rules.
From long-range climate forecasting down to highway cold chains and the final checkout bar code, automation is removing human error from the fresh supply chain.
By eliminating the manual blind spots of traditional tracking, real-time wireless automation is helping retailers protect fresh food quality and slash spoilage.
After intense social media backlash over microscopic stock and confusing digital checkout lines, Aldi is attempting to make amends by dropping 5,000 additional “Encore” Blind Boxes on Friday.
Rochelle Bohm of CMI Orchards discusses the threat that extended producer responsibility laws pose to the fresh produce industry and why the high cost of sustainable packaging will be passed on to consumers.
The request allocates $10 billion to row and specialty crop producers for crops planted in 2026, with the remaining $1.1 billion designated for Florida farmers hit by winter storms in late 2025 and early 2026.
The company says it’s leveraging its more than 25 years of supply chain expertise to help grower-packer-shippers, retailers, foodservice operators and distributors simplify the supply chain, reduce food waste, optimize inventory levels, mitigate compliance risk and increase profitably.
Driven by a consumer desire for health, sustainability and transparency, the sector is experiencing remarkable market growth, which growers are meeting through third-party certifications, supply chain management and high-volume, reliable retail programs.
From patriotic packaging to star-spangled sweepstakes, fresh produce brands are rolling out limited-edition summer features to celebrate the nation’s milestone birthday.
While shoppers often believe their grocery choices are entirely rational, neuromarketing reveals that subconscious emotional impulses and evolutionary instincts dictate what they buy long before they ever reach for an item.
Following a record-breaking $3.8 billion year in retail sales, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is looking to a pivotal July USDA referendum to sustain its massive market momentum and combat rising industry pressures.
With localized production suffering immense financial losses, Gavin Willis shares how growers hope upcoming trade talks will address stark differences in environmental and labor costs.
Frustrated shoppers took to social media to call out the grocery retailer after waiting in digital checkout lines for up to 45 minutes, only to find out the highly anticipated free boxes had vanished in seconds.
By shifting raw honeycomb into the fresh produce section, retailers can build a high-margin category that injects new revenue directly to domestic beekeepers currently being pushed out of business by fraudulent liquid honey imports.
The project is intended to help boost productivity and fruit quality while developing a more efficient use of resources in kiwifruit growing.
Over the past 42 years, growers, shippers, retailers and consumers have come to recognize the value of the Jersey Fresh logo on the produce they buy, ship or sell.
The company says it will be the first to market with Australian cara cara and navel oranges to the U.S.
Months after canneries in Modesto and Hughson shut down, clingstone peach growers face canceled contracts and an uncertain supply chain.
Columnist Armand Lobato explains why nonproduce chatter — and the three B’s — are valuable tools that can help build key relationships.
The Midwest retailer says it remains committed to an inspired team member experience.
Burns joins JOH from Gutsy Inc., where he most recently served as senior vice president of sales, bringing a quarter-century of CPG experience spanning beverage and produce sectors across multiple retail channels.
Fresh from securing key advocacy wins, the International Fresh Produce Association CEO brought a clear message to the recent Washington Conference: The produce industry’s voice is actively shaping federal policy, but the fight for fresh is far from over.
President and CEO Xavier Equihua reveals how targeted digital coupons, retail media and synchronized demand-generation tactics help drive sales and engagement at retail.
The Peruvian Avocado Commission is targeting long-term growth in the Midwest, where Avocados From Peru has been named the “Official Avocado” of the Cincinnati Reds, a sports-centric marketing strategy aimed at tapping into an underserved market with “tremendous potential” to attract new consumers.
Speaking with The Packer, Gustavo Burger outlines a fresh model for the B Corp-certified vertical grower, prioritizing core microgreens growth over hasty expansion.
According to a new Logile survey, retail grocers can unlock a powerful competitive advantage and secure customer loyalty by prioritizing excellent, well-stocked produce departments over aggressive price discounting.