Let’s face it — fruits and vegetables are dirty. Between harvesting, handling, and packaging, they build up a lot of crud and critters (yikes!) In fact, the Environmental Working Group releases an ...

In the produce section of the IGA grocery store in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, a TV monitor shows customers, in real time, the roof of the store and farmers harvesting cucumbers that within an hour will be ...

The fresh produce sector is providing merchandisers with a plethora of sales opportunities. A wide range of consumer segments are increasing their purchase of fruits and vegetables as healthy eating ...

Traditional grocery stores still generate the largest portion of produce sales, but significant numbers of shoppers are purchasing fruits and vegetables at other retail channels. Forty-five percent of ...