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Conference to explore 6 key shifts shaping floral's future
Conference to explore 6 key shifts shaping floral's future

The International Fresh Produce Association says The Floral Conference in Miami will offer an interactive experience into the future of floral and how participants can leverage research to drive change and prosperity.

Wayne Hardy
Sustainability
Naturipe Farms highlights sustainability efforts
Naturipe Farms highlights sustainability efforts

The Salinas, Calif.-based berry grower recently touted its initiatives with using renewable energy, supporting recycling, using regenerative growing techniques and more.

The Packer Staff
Industry
Potato supplier RPE makes CPMA show debut
Potato supplier RPE makes CPMA show debut

The year-round supplier of russet, red and yellow commodity and baby potatoes will showcase its offerings at the April 23-25 event in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Packer Staff
Industry
ProMach’s ID Technology acquires Etiflex
ProMach’s ID Technology acquires Etiflex

Cincinnati-based packaging machine supplier ProMach says it has acquired Etiflex, a producer of pressure-sensitive and RFID labels.

The Packer Staff
Produce Crops
USDA plans to purchase fresh peaches, nectarines and plums
USDA plans to purchase fresh peaches, nectarines and plums

The USDA plans to buy the fruit for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.

The Packer Staff
Produce Crops
Mexican mango supply revs up for Mission Produce
Mexican mango supply revs up for Mission Produce

Mango demand is strong and Mission Produce says it's looking forward to the ramp-up of the Mexican mango season to supply customer ripe programs all spring and summer.

Tom Karst
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Opinions

Armand Lobato
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
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
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
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.