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As the Peruvian season ends, the Oxnard, Calif.-based company is ready to provide a strong supply of fresh avocados from Mexico, Chile and Colombia.

The Foundation for Fresh Produce and Produce for Better Health Foundation are joining forces to further advance fruit and vegetable consumption in America.

The Kroger Co. and Home Chef, a subsidiary of the Cincinnati-based grocer, have collaborated with television host Rachael Ray to bring a new line of meal kits to Kroger stores and banners.

Seeking to meet consumer demand for convenient, healthful and restaurant-quality meals at home, Fresh Express has added three new offerings to its line of chopped salad kits.

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Chiquita is once again giving its iconic blue sticker a pink makeover to match the pink ribbon — an international symbol for breast cancer awareness.

Mixing things up in the produce department can help boost sales and a store’s reputation, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Retailers around the country gear up for festive and bountiful holiday produce displays.

The Packer recently connected with retailers planning to attend the much-anticipated IFPA show to learn what they hope to gain from the Orlando event.

Sometimes long stretches of travel between the stores gave co-workers ample time to talk about store issues, and produce ones, of course.

Response has been powerful yet mixed from independent grocers, following the news on Oct. 14 that two of the nation’s largest grocery chains have entered a definitive agreement to merge.