The Organic Trade Association has launched a new free educational platform designed to make organic certification and compliance easier for handlers and processors, addressing what the association sees as an important gap in the growing organic supply chain. OrganicHandlers.org provides practical guidance for companies already handling certified organic products as well as businesses considering entering […]

New post-harvest trials suggest an active-packaging technology could extend the marketable life of table grapes by nearly five days, potentially giving growers, shippers and retailers more flexibility as fruit moves through cold storage and distribution. Fresh Inset said results from nine trials conducted in Italy, Greece, Spain and the United Kingdom showed its Vidre+ technology […]

Lowes Foods is testing a new way to reduce fresh-food waste while helping shoppers stretch their grocery budgets, launching the Flashfood app at five stores in the Columbia, S.C., market. Through the program, shoppers can purchase surplus food and products approaching their best-by dates for discounts of up to 60% off regular retail prices. Produce, […]

Ocean Spray and Oppy are putting more emphasis on where fresh cranberries come from this holiday season, introducing new packaging that identifies individual growing regions and the farmers behind the fruit. The new bags highlight three Ocean Spray cranberry regions—the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes and New England—and include recipes sourced from growers in those areas. […]

Mexican Hass avocado imports generated an estimated $7.1 billion in U.S. economic output and supported more than 37,000 American jobs during fiscal 2025-26, according to a new analysis from Texas A&M University. The study found $3.2 billion worth of imported Mexican Hass avocados contributed $4.4 billion to U.S. gross domestic product while generating $2.4 billion […]