Produce Provenance

Cherries: From Spoils of War to Modern Obsession

A journey back to the fruit’s birthplace, subsequent integration and evolution over centuries.

Articles

Fresh Trends Invigorate the Produce Marketer’s Playbook for 2025

Timely consumer insights and lifestyle trends set the stage for strategic marketing and a consistent online presence.

Consumer Food Trends: From Table to Tomorrow

Think plant-based, medicinal, hyper-local, flavorful, eco-friendly, convenient, AI personal shoppers and sustainability.

Unlocking Consistent Growth for Fresh Produce

Although total fresh food sales in the U.S. enjoyed a positive 2024, a report warns that many fresh produce categories.

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Bananas?

The popular fruit dominates the produce aisle with unmatched consistency, but unlocking future growth requires a deeper understanding of consumer.

Interviews

Daniel Sumner - Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UC Davis

“Farming is a Very Tough Business”

An acclaimed agricultural economist currently teaching at UC Davis, Daniel A. Sumner reflects on the evolving challenges in farming, the impact of policy and technology, and the resilience of the produce industry.

Miguel Bentín - President of the Peruvian Blueberry Growers’ Association

“We Must Prioritize the Value We Bring to the Market”

Miguel Bentín, a key figure in Peru’s blueberry industry, highlights how people-centered collaboration among businesses, government, and farmers drives sustainable growth while tackling challenges like overproduction and rural community impact.

CarrieAnn Arias - CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest

‘Produce Needs to be In the Driver’s Seat’

CarrieAnn Arias, the newly appointed CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, brings her extensive marketing experience and industry insights to the role. Here, she outlines her vision for the pear industry and wider produce sector, and shares strategies for successful product innovation.

Features

Features

Fast Money, Fresh Food

How cashless payments are speeding up the supply chain, region by region.

Features

Cherries Continue to Make Produce Pop

As one of the last remaining truly seasonal, mainstream fruits in the U.S. market, the future for cherries looks rosy.

Features

The U.S. Grape Market Evolves as Import Upswing Continues

Many importers say that strategies need to adapt to ensure that quality and volume are balanced with consumer demand.

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