As summer kicks into high gear, retailers will look to tropicals and melons as a way to help their produce departments stand out. And technology and merchandising innovations from suppliers and industry organizations will make those efforts easier than ever.

Consumer demand has grown for watermelon, particularly fresh-cut, over the past year, said Stephanie Barlow, senior director of communications for the Winter Springs, Fla.-based National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB).

In its 20th year, the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is putting a stronger emphasis on strategic promotion by expanding the role of Gina Widjaja, director of marketing and communications.

Albertsons banner stores are installing “smart” salad bars made by Picadeli US, a division of Swedish food tech specialist Picadeli.

Broccoli is America’s favorite vegetable in 2022, according to a new survey from Green Giant.

Grocery retailers looking to add value to their deli/prepared departments while simultaneously saving on labor and time should look no further than a recent central-kitchen innovation from fast-casual pioneer Saladworks.

Envy apples have been in the TV spotlight recently.

The event featured actress, singer and entrepreneur Christina Milian and other LA influencers who served guests their unique strawberry creations.

Company debuted two new flavored almonds and two new flavor mashups.

A new fresh produce bag from Hilex, a Novolex brand, was designed to be much easier to open than other produce bags.