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Mango market continues to expand
Mango market continues to expand

Despite supply challenges, the mango market continues to grow, says Dan Spellman, director of marketing for the National Mango Board.

What lies ahead for U.S.-Mexico tomato agreement?
What lies ahead for U.S.-Mexico tomato agreement?

It’s no surprise that the education session on the tomato suspension agreement at this year's Viva Fresh Expo was a packed house, given the extensive discussion recently over its future.

Clean Works disinfects produce with waterless food safety technology
Clean Works disinfects produce with waterless food safety technology

The company says its process uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide, ozone and ultraviolet light to eliminate up to 99.99% of pathogens, addressing global food safety challenges across industries.

Grubhub expands marketplace with Mercato partnership
Grubhub expands marketplace with Mercato partnership

The move will expand the Grubhub Marketplace to include over 950 independent grocery stores nationwide.

Sev-Rend adds Wolarmann Enterprises
Sev-Rend adds Wolarmann Enterprises

The Canada-based Wolarmann Enterprises specializes in labels for netted products in the produce industry and clipping wires.

Goldenberry Farms files suit on trademark infringement
Goldenberry Farms files suit on trademark infringement

The company said it took legal action to prevent counterfeit mini mangoes from being sold in stores.

Opinions

Armand Lobato
It’s time to clean up and clear out

Want to send a message to customers that your store is the place to shop for fresh produce? Columnist Armand Lobato offers some "neat" advice.

Armand Lobato
Now is the time to address summer staffing needs

Most produce departments’ busiest period will begin around Memorial Day, and every business is looking for help amid a labor shortage. And if you have the people, there's more still to do, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Armand Lobato
There’s always a place for temporary project-fixers

When a store's produce operations turn into disaster, "savior" managers are needed to right the ship — but their methods and personalities aren't what some expect from a department leader, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Armand Lobato
Take five: Don’t miss the benefits of routine breaks

With all the work to do in a produce department, it can be tempting to skip breaks — but ensuring workers and managers keep to their scheduled stoppages is vital to any operation, says columnist Armand Lobato.