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Pummelo, oranges and strawberries carried the top three spots on PMG for the third week in a row, while lettuce rose three places to No. 4, and apples gained four spots to complete the top 5.

Just as quick-service restaurants use enticing menu board images to drive sales, retailers are relying on the same concept to capture the attention of shoppers seeking a suitable side dish.

Chiquita is continuing its mission of highlighting the fun side of healthy living in the new year by launching a limited-edition Sticker Series focused on the benefits of Chiquita bananas.

Now in its second year, the COVID-19 pandemic has given a boost to packaging sales, marketers agree.

Catch up on the news of the week, from the blueberry imports investigation decision to the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention to a new organic report, in this latest episode of Packer Insight.

Why is it that we so closely associate Valentine’s Day with strawberries? I mean, sure, the fruit is sweet. It’s beautiful. It’s red. It’s more or less heart-shaped.

PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series wraps up its winter contest March 23, so turn in your favorite displays from this season to ProduceArtistAwards@ProduceMarketGuide.com to join the fun!

“We’re kicking your load.” Delivering that message to a produce buyer is the toughest part of the job for quality assurance personnel.

Mission for Nutrition, the National Nutrition Month promotion from Healthy Family Project, features tools and opportunities for retail dietitians.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based SpartanNash has promoted Amy McClellan to vice president of fresh merchandising.