LAS VEGAS — Companies wanting to drive their businesses forward with data need to consider culture as much as technology, panelists at a Groceryshop session said Sept. 17.

NASHVILLE — Seven organic produce items have seen sales grow 25% or more in the last year, according to a presentation at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations event.

Selah, Wash.-based Rainier Fruit Co. is kicking off its annual holiday program “Pears for Pairs.”

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services launched a new website aimed to increase awareness about the department’s responsibilities and services.

The Texas International Produce Association is teaming with Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) and CIERTO Global to host two workshops on labor challenges.

Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., has big plans in Colombia.

Avocados From Mexico is opening its “avocado-centric” concessions in the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Kroger is rolling out avocados with Apeel Sciences’ shelf-life extender in 1,100 stores, and plans to stock Apeel limes and asparagus in Cincinnati stores this fall.

Seald Sweet International is branching out into avocados with a partnership with Mexican grower Valvilla Produce.