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From AI-powered pricing tools and expanded convenience lines to direct-to-consumer social media strategy, Midwest produce distributors are leaning into technology and shifting consumer trends to drive growth.
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From 10,000 annual crosses to a single release, University of Minnesota breeders use modern tools to refine a process that ultimately relies on patience, human taste and unpredictable biology.
The country singer and registered dietitian have partnered with Fresh Express to show how new, restaurant-inspired salad kits can turn quick weeknight meals into flavorful, nutrient-packed dining experiences.
Grocery chains are overhauling their fresh produce operations by leveraging targeted promotional shifts, strategic price protections and expanded supplier networks to maintain filled shelves and protect margins amid climate-driven crop losses.
The new Dakota Skarlagen variety offers uniform shape, bright red skin and better resistance to silver scurf than traditional red norland, while a white-skinned potato with raspberry-colored flesh is expected to be released within the next year.
Columnist Armand Lobato shares insights from walking a mile — or many miles, actually — in the shoes of a produce quality control inspector.
The new program seeks to capitalize on dekopon demand with availability counter to U.S. production windows.
Facing persistent farm inflation, labor constraints and climate volatility, some berry suppliers are shifting focus from simple year-round supply to high-margin flavor genetics, real-time quality technology and direct offshore production control.
From strategic retail partnerships to high-flavor innovations, suppliers at the Global Produce and Floral Show delivered actionable solutions to help buyers navigate market consolidation and drive category growth.
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Jan. 28–30, 2027 • Miami Beach, FL
East Coast Produce Expo 2027
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