According to the 2019 Supermarket Perimeter Consumer Fresh Food Shopping Trends Study, two-thirds of consumers buy organic fruits and vegetables, and 52% are willing to pay more for it.

The latest quarterly earnings report for Del Monte Fresh Produce, Coral Gables, Florida, revealed a notable jump in fresh-cut fruit sales — indicative of the promise of this fresh convenience category. Del Monte reported third-quarter net sales of $145.3 million for fresh-cut fruit, an increase of 10% over the prior year period.

FiveStar Gourmet Foods will highlight several new organic offerings at an upcoming trade show.

All melons shipped last season by tropical fruits industry leader Fyffes were transported in repurposed, recycled wood pallets.

Fresh bean, tomato and vegetable specialist Furmano’s has expanded its product roster to include ancient grains.

California fruit and vegetable grower-shipper Five Crowns has added two industry veterans, will double its asparagus production and has committed to growth in several other areas.

Leading berry grower-shipper California Giant Berry Farms has named a new president.

Naturipe Farms, the world's largest grower and fresh packer of blueberries, is excited to wish Americans a "Happy Blue Year" as they celebrate 2020 being the “Year of the Blueberry.”