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Produce industry headlines: July 27, 2026

Links today include analysis of Albertson's performance, a drug bust hidden with bananas, Cracker Barrel's new CEO, and more.

1 week ago 2 minute read

Wakefern Food Corp. refreshes Wholesome Pantry packaging

The refreshed packaging is rolling out across select items, with additional products arriving throughout the summer, including fresh produce.

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

Get involved to influence EPR laws 

Extended Producer Responsibility laws are in place in some states, and produce industry leaders expect them in most if not all states. 

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

A&A Organic Farms expands sustainable packaging

A & A Organic Farms expands its sustainable packaging with the introduction of compostable retail packaging for its organic onion...

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

NatureSweet celebrates America’s 250th with cherry tomato packaging

NatureSweet honors America’s 250th anniversary with its limited-time-only NatureSweet America’s 250 pack of tomatoes grown in the USA.

2 months ago 2 minute read

Mastronardi to celebrate USA 250th with patriotic Sunset Flavor Bombs packaging

A limited-edition Flavor Bombs package celebrates the national milestone and U.S. greenhouses producing one of America's favorite tomatoes.

2 months ago 2 minute read

CMI Orchards refreshes its Nature’s Candy cherry brand for 2026 season

The updated Nature’s Candy lineup introduces new pouch bags and clamshell packaging for Dark Sweet and Rainier cherries.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset Tomato Branch wins CPMA Packaging Innovation Award

The Sunset Tomato Branch distinctive triangular carrier is designed to mimic the natural branching structure of tomatoes on the vine.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Honeybear Brands offers patriotic cherry packaging

Honeybear Brands will deliver dark sweet red cherries in celebration themed pouches featuring red, white, and blue USA Birthday graphics.

3 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA names second cohort of Packaging Innovation Program

The 2026 cohort includes seven companies developing cutting-edge packaging technologies for U.S. specialty crop exports.

4 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 20, 2026

Read about how berries are having their moment on spring menus, how to appear in Best in Blue Book, packaging...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Calavo unveils patriotic packaging

Calavo Growers launches new commemorative packaging for California grown avocados in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary.

4 months ago 2 minute read

Oishii introduces new formats, pricing, and packaging for its berries

Oishii announced the introduction of new formats, price points, and packaging for its signature, non-GMO, pesticide-free berries.

4 months ago 6 minute read

IFPA’s Retail Conference tackles packaging pressure

As Extended Producer Responsibility regulations continue to expand, their implications for the industry are becoming significant.

4 months ago 3 minute read

CMI Orchards expands American Dream program for national anniversary

As America gears up for its 250th anniversary, CMI Orchards is bringing the celebration with a special edition American Dream program.

4 months ago 5 minute read

Mastronardi Produce launches Sunset Tomato Branch

Mastronardi Produce launches Sunset Tomato Branch, a unique triangular package, holding greenhouse-grown, on-the-vine micro-grape tomatoes.

4 months ago 1 minute read

Oishii releases new Nikko berry top-seal pack

Oishii debuts its stay-fresh top-seal packaging for the Nikko Berry, its third strawberry varietal, rolling out to grocery stores this...

5 months ago 4 minute read

Harps Food Stores partners with Verdant Technologies on iceless broccoli

Following the success of this broccoli pilot, Harps is exploring additional produce items with HarvestHold to deliver similar benefits.

5 months ago 2 minute read

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