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01/17/2026

From the surprising new power shopper to engaging Gen Z and millennials to redefining value in the produce department, The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2026 is packed with data and insights to help drive fruit and vegetable sales — starting with these seven opportunities.
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From the surprising new power shopper to engaging Gen Z and millennials to redefining value in the produce department, T...
01/17/2026

From the surprising new power shopper to engaging Gen Z and millennials to redefining value in the produce department, The Packer's Fresh Trends 2026 is packed with data and insights to help drive fruit and vegetable sales — starting with these seven opportunities.

In the latest USApple tracker, increased use of processing fruit and controlled atmosphere storage keeps total inventori...
01/16/2026

In the latest USApple tracker, increased use of processing fruit and controlled atmosphere storage keeps total inventories well above the five-year average despite a year-over-year decline in fresh-market supply.

By bridging the gap between "better-for-you" nutrition and the convenience of traditional CPG snacks, suppliers are unlo...
01/16/2026

By bridging the gap between "better-for-you" nutrition and the convenience of traditional CPG snacks, suppliers are unlocking new revenue streams through sophisticated merchandising and right-sized packaging.

From the reactions to new Fresh Trends data or the transition toward lifestyle-centric branding, produce industry busine...
01/16/2026

From the reactions to new Fresh Trends data or the transition toward lifestyle-centric branding, produce industry businesses focused on how to turn regulatory and consumer shifts into competitive advantages.

Industry leaders and multigenerational farmers call for a rebalanced trade policy as shifting global tonnage and phytosa...
01/16/2026

Industry leaders and multigenerational farmers call for a rebalanced trade policy as shifting global tonnage and phytosanitary changes turn a trickle of foreign fruit into a flood.

As disease pressure, labor challenges and rising costs reshape controlled-environment production, growers and experts we...
01/15/2026

As disease pressure, labor challenges and rising costs reshape controlled-environment production, growers and experts weigh when tomato grafting delivers real value and when it doesn’t.

The Packer’s annual consumer survey takes a deep dive into commodities, exploring shopper habits, preferences and more t...
01/15/2026

The Packer’s annual consumer survey takes a deep dive into commodities, exploring shopper habits, preferences and more to offer actionable insights that grow businesses.

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The debate over immigration and ag labor reform has been a political hot potato for decades now and has led to inaction ...
01/15/2026

The debate over immigration and ag labor reform has been a political hot potato for decades now and has led to inaction by Congress, but leaders of the House and Senate Ag Committees say they are making it a priority for 2026.

The merger unites two industry pioneers, expanding Mission’s Mexican packing footprint to four facilities and signaling ...
01/15/2026

The merger unites two industry pioneers, expanding Mission’s Mexican packing footprint to four facilities and signaling a major strategic entry into the high-growth prepared foods segment.

The industry veteran will continue as CEO of Brighter Bites while stepping into the new role on the board.
01/15/2026

The industry veteran will continue as CEO of Brighter Bites while stepping into the new role on the board.

ALDI US is celebrating its 50th anniversary by opening 180 new stores in 2026, marking its first entry into Colorado and...
01/14/2026

ALDI US is celebrating its 50th anniversary by opening 180 new stores in 2026, marking its first entry into Colorado and expanding its cold-chain infrastructure to meet surging demand for fresh produce.

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