Produce Business – Initiating Industry Improvement

Cover Stories

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? A Smarter Path Forward for Produce Safety

The fresh produce industry has spent decades getting better at preventing food safety problems. Yet outbreaks still happen. The next step is getting better at seeing them coming. ... Read more

October 8, 2026 | 20 min to read

Cover Stories

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

October 8, 2026 | 8 min to read

Cover Stories

The Industry That Cares Enough to Get It Right

October 8, 2026 | 4 min to read

Cover Stories

Familiar Crossroads, New Pathway

October 8, 2026 | 3 min to read

Features

IFPA GLOBAL PRODUCE & FLORAL SHOW BOOTH REVIEW

October 6, 2026 | 17 min to read

European Market

UK Fruit Focus 2026 Panel: Government Policy Must Change to Unlock Growth

October 5, 2026 | 4 min to read

Canadawide Fruits — Where Trust Is Built Face to Face

Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.

This fall, part of the Canadawide Fruits team will be attending two of the industry's most important international gatherings.... Read more

Most ERP Systems Don't Have a Produce Planning Problem. They Have an MRP Problem.

Prophet

Every produce business has a moment when the plan stops being the plan.... Read more

Two Growing Regions. One Seamless Supply. A New Season of Opportunities

FirstFruits

As a premier grower, packer, and shipper of premium apples and cherries, we’re proud to continue expanding the ways we serve our partners with a dependable, coast-to-coast supply.... Read more

Dried Fruits and Nuts

Pistachios: Driver of the Nut Category

Pistachios are a premium snack that offers retailers flexibility of multiple shopper uses and rings.... Read more

September 28, 2026 | 6 min to read

Organic Marketing

Know Your Organic Shopper

August 24, 2026 | 9 min to read

PB Online Exclusives

The Latest in Consumer-Facing Corrugated Packaging

July 20, 2026 | 10 min to read

Features

Student Engagement Drives Higher Education Foodservice

July 13, 2026 | 11 min to read

LGS Specialty Sales Introducing Darling Dekos, a New Chilean-Grown Dekopon Mandarin Program

Innovative Resealable Pouches Offer Shelf Appeal and Prolonged Freshness for Cucumbers

Honeybear to Recognize Produce Professionals As The Superheroes They Are in Orlando

Church Brothers Farms Reimagines Conventional Salad Category With New Three-Tier Assortment

Bright Bounty Delivers Year-Round Organic Apple and Pear Program Through Just-in-Time Supply Model

Organics Unlimited Releases 2026 GROW Impact Report

Wonderful Pistachios Honored with Inaugural Vistar “Impact & Purpose Award”

The Banana Badass Earns Five Years of Top-Tier Growth: Equifruit Makes Canada’s Top Growing Companies List Again

Edible Garden Launches First-to-Market USDA Organic CEA-Grown Basil at Wakefern/ShopRite

Elevated Foods Joins IFPA to Bring Regenerative Agriculture Stories to Life at 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show

Wonderful Pistachios Signs Seven College Sports Stars to Its First-Ever NIL Roster

Farmers Fresh, Avokita and Tr3s del Valle Expand Their Industry Presence Ahead of IFPA

Cover Stories

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

If you could reimagine how the industry prevents foodborne illness outbreaks involving fresh produce, with unlimited resources, technology and government support, what would that look like?... Read more

October 8, 2026 | 8 min to read

40 Under Forty

Best Independent Retailer Award

Innovation Awards

Marketing Excellence Award

Merchandiser of the Year Award

Global Marketing Initiatives

Research Perspective/Comments and Analysis

Strategies to Boost Impulse Buys

Food retailers that follow strategic merchandising and promotions approaches are more likely to achieve winning results.... Read more

October 5, 2026 | 4 min to read

Research Perspective/Comments and Analysis

Small Dietary Shifts, Big Opportunity

August 31, 2026 | 4 min to read

Research Perspective/Comments and Analysis

Watermelon Tops 3.5 Billion Pounds at Retail

August 3, 2026 | 3 min to read

Research Perspective/Comments and Analysis

Fresh Produce is Driving Grocery Loyalty

June 29, 2026 | 4 min to read

European Market

UK Fruit Focus 2026 Panel: Government Policy Must Change to Unlock Growth

Industry leaders are calling for urgent action from government, retailers and growers to unlock the growth potential of U.K. horticulture, following a discussion at Fruit Focus 2026, July 8.... Read more

October 5, 2026 | 4 min to read

Wholesale Market

A Tale of Two Farmers

October 5, 2026 | 4 min to read

Produce on the Menu

Science Must Move Faster Than Social Media

October 5, 2026 | 4 min to read

Produce on the Menu

Six Ways to Encourage Students to Enjoy Fresh Produce

August 31, 2026 | 4 min to read

European Market

Failure in High-Volume Retail Marketing

August 31, 2026 | 4 min to read

Rising Retailer

100% Produce: Iovine Brothers

September 28, 2026 | 5 min to read

Rising Retailer

The Fresh Grocer Debuts in New York City

July 27, 2026 | 5 min to read

Rising Retailer

H Mart Expands Produce in Renovated Cherry Hill, NJ, Store

June 15, 2026 | 4 min to read

Regional Profiles

Produce Beyond Traditional Outlets

September 28, 2026 | 4 min to read

Regional Profiles

Philly Businesses Make It Personal

September 28, 2026 | 10 min to read

Regional Profiles

Atlanta: Produce Terminal of the South

August 31, 2026 | 8 min to read

Regional Profiles

Five Ways New York-Area Companies Cater to Customers

August 11, 2026 | 10 min to read

Jim Prevor

Founder, Phoenix Media Network & Produce Business Magazine

Industry Icon and Maverick Thought-Leader, Jim was a force of boundless energy and enthusiasm for the perishable food and fresh produce industry in which he was born and carried a rich family legacy.

Learn more about Jim Prevor

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? A Smarter Path Forward for Produce Safety

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Industry That Cares Enough to Get It Right

Familiar Crossroads, New Pathway

IFPA GLOBAL PRODUCE & FLORAL SHOW BOOTH REVIEW

UK Fruit Focus 2026 Panel: Government Policy Must Change to Unlock Growth

Sponsored

Canadawide Fruits — Where Trust Is Built Face to Face

Most ERP Systems Don't Have a Produce Planning Problem. They Have an MRP Problem.

Two Growing Regions. One Seamless Supply. A New Season of Opportunities

Departments

Pistachios: Driver of the Nut Category

Know Your Organic Shopper

The Latest in Consumer-Facing Corrugated Packaging

Student Engagement Drives Higher Education Foodservice

Produce Watch

LGS Specialty Sales Introducing Darling Dekos, a New Chilean-Grown Dekopon Mandarin Program

Innovative Resealable Pouches Offer Shelf Appeal and Prolonged Freshness for Cucumbers

Honeybear to Recognize Produce Professionals As The Superheroes They Are in Orlando

Church Brothers Farms Reimagines Conventional Salad Category With New Three-Tier Assortment

Bright Bounty Delivers Year-Round Organic Apple and Pear Program Through Just-in-Time Supply Model

Organics Unlimited Releases 2026 GROW Impact Report

Wonderful Pistachios Honored with Inaugural Vistar “Impact & Purpose Award”

The Banana Badass Earns Five Years of Top-Tier Growth: Equifruit Makes Canada’s Top Growing Companies List Again

Edible Garden Launches First-to-Market USDA Organic CEA-Grown Basil at Wakefern/ShopRite

Elevated Foods Joins IFPA to Bring Regenerative Agriculture Stories to Life at 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show

Wonderful Pistachios Signs Seven College Sports Stars to Its First-Ever NIL Roster

Farmers Fresh, Avokita and Tr3s del Valle Expand Their Industry Presence Ahead of IFPA

Spotlight

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Produce Business Awards

40 Under Forty

Best Independent Retailer Award

Innovation Awards

Marketing Excellence Award

Merchandiser of the Year Award

Global Marketing Initiatives

Research and Data

Strategies to Boost Impulse Buys

Small Dietary Shifts, Big Opportunity

Watermelon Tops 3.5 Billion Pounds at Retail

Fresh Produce is Driving Grocery Loyalty

Opinion

UK Fruit Focus 2026 Panel: Government Policy Must Change to Unlock Growth

A Tale of Two Farmers

Science Must Move Faster Than Social Media

Six Ways to Encourage Students to Enjoy Fresh Produce

Failure in High-Volume Retail Marketing

Retailers

100% Produce: Iovine Brothers

The Fresh Grocer Debuts in New York City

H Mart Expands Produce in Renovated Cherry Hill, NJ, Store

Regional Market Profiles

Produce Beyond Traditional Outlets

Philly Businesses Make It Personal

Atlanta: Produce Terminal of the South

Five Ways New York-Area Companies Cater to Customers

Jim Prevor