The Packer
With strong volume anticipated, the avocado supplier says strategic programs and seasonal storytelling will help drive category performance.
The year began with brisk movement from Mexico, and importers were hopeful that a heat wave wouldn’t hinder momentum into the late spring and summer.
Agtonomy is tapping into the gaming generation to solve the ag labor crisis. Screen-based expertise replaces in-seat experience to offer Gen Z a high-tech alternative to traditional manual labor.
According to a 2026 food waste report, U.S. surplus food dropped by 2.2% in 2024 to 70 million tons, largely due to a nearly 950,000-ton reduction in residential waste as Americans found new ways to extend their grocery budgets.
Dole is celebrating its 125th Pineapple Crowning Anniversary in 2026 with a year-long campaign of events and digital content, highlighted by the success of its award-winning, coconut-flavored Colada Royale pineapple.
Before the time of celebrity food influencers on social media, columnist Armand Lobato recalls an attempt to engage a younger generation with practical food know-how.
Canada’s premier produce event returns this April to showcase the sustainable tech and bold flavors defining the 2027 season.
While the fruits have their peak season, these factors help maintain steady demand throughout the year.
This year’s event will welcome buyers and sellers from around the world and feature a record-breaking more than 700 booths, growth the Canadian Produce Marketing Association says is a sign that “Canada is open for business.”
The leadership-owned table grape company delivers a consistent year-round supply by following the sun across coordinated growing regions.
The integration of artificial intelligence into financial systems is ushering in a more sophisticated era of tax management — one where software handles the heavy lifting.
Outside of the peak movement periods, sales in spring and summer months are steady as more consumers discover sweetpotatoes’ benefits.
Fruit genetics company Sun World International and avocado supplier Mission Produce have joined forces to tackle the mango category’s long-standing consistency issues through a major new variety development collaboration.
The expanded collaboration brings the surplus grocery app to over 100 stores across four states, offering shoppers deep discounts on fresh food while diverting waste from landfills.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association says it will recognize Paul Catania Jr. as its Lifetime Achievement Award recipient on Thursday, April 30, in Toronto.
Neftaly Vargas brings experience from Braga Fresh and Tanimura & Antle.
The versatile packs include regional seasonings and step-by-step digital tutorials, allowing shoppers to transform basic produce into gourmet accompaniments using various cooking methods like air frying or grilling.
Content will roll out throughout the month of April to connect consumers more directly to the farmers behind the citrus.
The Devens, Mass.-based greenhouse grower has quietly become North America’s top producer of indoor-grown lettuce, now capturing over 50% of the market. Its secret? Discipline all day long.
In this webinar from the National Council of Agricultural Employers, experts Ruben Lugo and Jeanne Malitz offer a roadmap for managing new skill levels and housing adjustments.
Potatoes USA is providing seasonal merchandising strategies designed to leverage the vegetable’s unique ability to double the average customer’s total spending.
The farmer-owned collective has named a strategic industry expert as its top executive to oversee global fruit and vegetable distribution.
An Iowa State University team has developed an AI companion that uses a database of over 31 million images and conversational technology to provide farmers with real-time identification and expert management advice for insects and weeds.
While the company emphasizes a commitment to customer service and innovation, repair advocates suggest pending state legislation might offer stronger protections for farmers.
After mastering the chaos of the fresh perimeter, Afresh CEO Matt Schwartz is expanding the company’s AI platform to every department in the enterprise, proving if you can solve for delicate raspberries, you can solve for anything.
By diversifying into specialty crops and direct-to-consumer sales, the Thomas family is connecting the next generation to the soil and their community.
Industry experts emphasize that winning Cinco de Mayo 2026 requires a complete-solution approach, leveraging high-impact cross-merchandising, perfect ripeness and a strategic two-week promotional window.
The New England food recovery organization’s Earth Month initiative provides a roadmap to help shoppers reduce the nearly one-third of food that goes uneaten.
For the second year in a row, fair trade banana company Equifruit has secured a spot on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s top companies, proving responsible sourcing and paying farmers fairly can translate to category growth in the banana aisle.
The company says retail veteran Stephanie Reibling will leverage her 25 years of experience at Sam’s Club and Walmart to lead the company’s merchandising transformation and growth strategies.