Produce Business – Initiating Industry Improvement

Cover Stories

40 Under Forty: Meet the Industry’s 2026 Rising Leaders

This year’s 40 Under Forty class celebrates the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders who are redefining what it means to succeed in the fresh produce industry.... Read more

June 12, 2026 | 7 min to read

Research Perspective/Comments and Analysis

Six Strategies for Boosting Produce Consumption

June 8, 2026 | 3 min to read

European Market

Half of Groceries Sold in Europe are Private Label

June 8, 2026 | 4 min to read

Sections

Produce Has Sex Appeal — It's Time to Stop Looking Away

June 8, 2026 | 4 min to read

Wholesale Market

Prevent Losses in the Produce Supply Chain

June 8, 2026 | 4 min to read

Voice of the Industry

From Commodity to Culture

June 8, 2026 | 4 min to read

Canadawide Fruits - Balancing Freshness and Supply Through Strong Partnerships

Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.

In the fresh produce sector, everything depends on balance: between supply and demand, between speed and precision, between freshness and logistics. ... Read more

Why Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Fail Produce Operations - And How to Fix It

Prophet

Today, many produce and floral operations still rely on spreadsheets and disconnected systems. ... Read more

25th Annual Masters of Merchandising: PERI & SONS FARMS

Peri & Sons Farms

An effective onion merchandising strategy includes creating attractive and informative displays filled with high quality, flavorful produce... Read more

Dried Fruits and Nuts

Almonds Gain Ground in Produce

A versatile, healthy nut popular in snack foods, almonds sell well, and retailers can sell more of them through effective merchandising.... Read more

May 11, 2026 | 6 min to read

Fresh Cut/Value-Added Marketing

Fresh-Cut Remains Full of Potential

May 4, 2026 | 5 min to read

Organic Marketing

Calif. Organic Strawberries Drive Demand

May 4, 2026 | 7 min to read

Dried Fruits and Nuts

Bulk vs. Packaged Conundrum

April 10, 2026 | 7 min to read

Naturipe Farms Adds New Leader to Strengthen Food Safety, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility

Giorgi Talks Mushroom Month with DC Officials

Watermelon Board Launches 18th Annual Retail Merchandising Contest with Tajín Partnership and Call for Entries

Mexico’s Produce Exporters Hope for Better Times Ahead After Challenging 12 Months

SugarBee Apple Named Official Healthy Snack of the Seattle Mariners

Fresh Pro Gives Honey Watermelons Brand Refresh

Sunkist Introduces ‘Peel Talk’

CMI Orchards Expands American Dream Program

Peruvian Avocado Commission Honors Barnard and Lucy

Ippolito International

Pro Citrus Network & Foremost Fresh Direct

Equifruit

Features

The State Of Controlled Environmental Agriculture

At Lees Market in Westport, MA, customers can buy fresh salad, veggies and herbs year-round.... Read more

May 26, 2026 | 10 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

Six Strategies for Boosting Produce Consumption

Households under financial strain have been less likely to perceive the value of buying and consuming produce, according to The Power of Produce 2026 report from FMI — The Food Industry Association.... Read more

June 8, 2026 | 3 min to read

Research Perspective/Comments and Analysis

Health Benefits Raising Walnut Interest

May 11, 2026 | 4 min to read

Research Perspective/Comments and Analysis

Produce Offers Opportunities to Differentiate

April 6, 2026 | 4 min to read

Research Perspective/Comments and Analysis

There’s Science Behind Mango Health Claims

March 16, 2026 | 4 min to read

European Market

Half of Groceries Sold in Europe are Private Label

Private label has reached a 50% unit share across France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom for the first time, as European households feeling cost-of-living... Read more

June 8, 2026 | 4 min to read

Wholesale Market

Prevent Losses in the Produce Supply Chain

June 8, 2026 | 4 min to read

Voice of the Industry

From Commodity to Culture

June 8, 2026 | 4 min to read

Wholesale Market

A Different Kind of Earth Month

May 11, 2026 | 4 min to read

European Market

Family Mealtimes Prioritize Harmony

May 11, 2026 | 4 min to read

Rising Retailer

At The Fresh Grocer, Produce is Key

June 2, 2026 | 7 min to read

Rising Retailer

Giant Store Enhances Shopper Experience

April 13, 2026 | 5 min to read

Rising Retailer

Mercado González Northgate Market: An American Dream that Keeps Growing

March 6, 2026 | 3 min to read

Regional Profiles

Chicago: ‘My Kind’ of Produce Town

June 8, 2026 | 10 min to read

Regional Profiles

Montreal: A Produce-Centric City

April 22, 2026 | 9 min to read

Regional Profiles

Toronto’s Spirit Drives Produce

April 22, 2026 | 9 min to read

Regional Profiles

More Than a Gateway: South Florida is a Market Worth Watching

March 6, 2026 | 6 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

40 Under Forty: Meet the Industry’s 2026 Rising Leaders

Six Strategies for Boosting Produce Consumption

Half of Groceries Sold in Europe are Private Label

Produce Has Sex Appeal — It's Time to Stop Looking Away

Prevent Losses in the Produce Supply Chain

From Commodity to Culture

Sponsored

Canadawide Fruits - Balancing Freshness and Supply Through Strong Partnerships

Why Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Fail Produce Operations - And How to Fix It

25th Annual Masters of Merchandising: PERI & SONS FARMS

Departments

Almonds Gain Ground in Produce

Fresh-Cut Remains Full of Potential

Calif. Organic Strawberries Drive Demand

Bulk vs. Packaged Conundrum

Produce Watch

Naturipe Farms Adds New Leader to Strengthen Food Safety, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility

Giorgi Talks Mushroom Month with DC Officials

Watermelon Board Launches 18th Annual Retail Merchandising Contest with Tajín Partnership and Call for Entries

Mexico’s Produce Exporters Hope for Better Times Ahead After Challenging 12 Months

SugarBee Apple Named Official Healthy Snack of the Seattle Mariners

Fresh Pro Gives Honey Watermelons Brand Refresh

Sunkist Introduces ‘Peel Talk’

CMI Orchards Expands American Dream Program

Peruvian Avocado Commission Honors Barnard and Lucy

Ippolito International

Pro Citrus Network & Foremost Fresh Direct

Equifruit

Spotlight

The State Of Controlled Environmental Agriculture

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

Six Strategies for Boosting Produce Consumption

Health Benefits Raising Walnut Interest

Produce Offers Opportunities to Differentiate

There’s Science Behind Mango Health Claims

Opinion

Half of Groceries Sold in Europe are Private Label

Prevent Losses in the Produce Supply Chain

From Commodity to Culture

A Different Kind of Earth Month

Family Mealtimes Prioritize Harmony

Retailers

At The Fresh Grocer, Produce is Key

Giant Store Enhances Shopper Experience

Mercado González Northgate Market: An American Dream that Keeps Growing

Regional Market Profiles

Chicago: ‘My Kind’ of Produce Town

Montreal: A Produce-Centric City

Toronto’s Spirit Drives Produce

More Than a Gateway: South Florida is a Market Worth Watching

Jim Prevor