To mark National Watermelon Day on Aug. 3, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has introduced a new seedless watermelon variety – Valor – developed to help growers maximize profitability.

Two cantaloupes may have the same DNA, but their growing climate can change the flavor — a concept one organization is promoting in a campaign through peak cantaloupe season.

The Packer’s Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss big topics of the week, from what’s on tap for the annual Washington Conference to mushroom updates to the implications of a new Instacart deal.

Produce marketers enlist a slew of social media platforms as part of their efforts to provide consumers with health messages, convenient meal solutions, recipe inspiration and more.

Staff, order, prep and stock the produce department so that whatever decision is reached, it’s because the offerings are so fresh, the stock level so nice, that in that moment any decision is a good decision.

It’s quite a commitment to attempt offering a clean and fresh produce department when shopping traffic heats up.