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Specialty produce items that are performing exceptionally well for Frieda’s Specialty Produce include dragon fruit, kumquats, passion fruit and coconuts.

Fresh potato prices in late November were well above late 2020 levels while shipments of potatoes were lagging below year ago-levels, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics.

Specialty produce is not one of those retail categories where a merchandiser can “set it and forget it.”

DroneUp, LLC, a leading global provider of drone technology and services, and Walmart announced the first multi-site commercial drone delivery operations.

With a sneak peek at the National Association of Convenience Stores annual conference, Nichols Farms has announced the official launch of its “Spicy-Savory-Sweet” single-serve line of No Shell Pistachios.

The importance of sustainability in packaging is somewhat important or very important for close to 90% of consumers.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Startchy, Inc. is proud to announce the U.S. launch of Yumbrella, their organic coating for the apple industry.

Seeking to determine if dominant retailers have used business practices that may have worsened supply chain disruptions, the Federal Trade Commission is undertaking a fact-finding study.

The Packer’s 2022 Global Organic Produce Expo is just around the corner, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Central Market of FL II Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).