The average price per count carton for all U.S. conventional apples was up 16% from the same time last year and up 22% from the same time two years ago.

Michigan’s apple crop enjoyed a great growing season that has resulted in better volume and a larger size profile for many varieties, said Trish Taylor, marketing manager for Riveridge Produce.

The group is launching a series of Snack Responsibly-themed ads through social media platforms.

Organizations that work with fresh fruits and vegetables plan to strive to ensure that only healthful, wholesome products end up on supermarket shelves and in restaurants and foodservice establishments.

Held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colo., Jan. 4-5, the National Potato Council event was the largest of its kind outside of Las Vegas, NPC CEO Kam Quarles said.

A record Iowa land sale occurred in Dubuque County, Iowa last week with High Point Land Company saying it auctioned off 60 acres for $30,000 per acre. With financial stakes so high, who can afford these big money moves?