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Fresh produce industry veteran and IFPA executive Joe Watson, widely remembered as a steadying, compassionate leader and longtime industry advocate, has died at age 62 following a battle with cancer.
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Specialty produce drives late-summer sales while transitioning retail displays seamlessly into autumn.
The grades and standards for U.S. mushrooms will take effect on Sept. 24.
Industry leaders are urging immediate action on ag labor reform following a major legal setback for Department of Labor wage rules.
Following a strong early harvest, the brand is leveraging new-crop momentum and targeted PR to push medjool dates beyond seasonal holiday peaks into everyday snacking routines.
The International Food Information Council’s Kris Sollid breaks down survey data on dropping consumer trust and how repeated, transparent messaging can win back produce buyers in the aftermath of the cyclospora outbreak.
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Jerry LeClair, a 40-year industry veteran who joined the regional retailer in 2019 and served as chief operating officer, has officially stepped into the top leadership role after filling the position on an interim basis since February.
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