Mushrooms remain a Top 10 seller in fresh vegetables and are an important contributor to the success of the produce department, says Anne-Marie Roerink, principal and founder of 210 Analytics.

Chile’s challenges with shipping, plus labor — sound familiar? — have put a dent in export volumes of fresh fruit, but key players are collaborating to resolve the issue using all sorts of strategies.

Hy-Vee is offering several events in January to help people get a jumpstart on their health goals, including 1,000 free vitamin D screenings.

The category has grown as consumers “continue to focus on eating healthy organic produce and venturing out into new mushroom varieties as well,” says Sean Steller, director of business development.

Leaders, innovators and pillars of business were among those who died in 2022, remembered by peers for their professional contributions and their lasting impact on the people who knew them.

A pair of California-based organizations were recently awarded $1 million to establish a new, federally funded citrus breeding program in Parlier, Calif.