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When it comes to potatoes, Idaho may be top of mind with most U.S. consumers, but the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee is working to change that.

The Salinas, Calif.-based Mann has officially completed the final stages of its integration as the vegetable division of Fresh Del Monte Produce, Coral Gables, Fla.

As part of its ongoing efforts to expand the local, fresh offerings in its stores, the Cincinnati-based company has named the winners of its second annual Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator program.

Upon Bertram’s transition, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer John Ruane has been appointed interim president.

During the California Avocado Commission’s August board meeting it was announced that Ken Melban has been appointed to the role of interim president of the commission.

The new Organic Transition Initiative is aimed at helping to build new and better markets as well as streams of income for farmers and producers.

The Woodbury, Minn.-based grocer recently began offering Fyffes Fair Trade Certified Bananas, as part of its ongoing efforts to support responsible companies.

Table grape growers around the world are adopting proprietary cultivars that offer higher yields and enhanced fruit quality, finds a new report from Rabobank.

The Denver-based national marketing and promotion board’s five Potatoes USA Board Member committees are overseen and led by nine members of the industry.

Known around the world as a place to buy affordable groceries and more, Walmart says it sees inflation driving shoppers from a variety of income levels to its stores, as consumers prioritize spending.

The entertaining and educational show features industry contestants facing off in a tic-tac-toe-style contest with “squares” occupied by leading experts in the field of transport and logistics.

With three-year revenue growth of 1,385%, the Indianapolis-based Market Wagon has been ranked No. 450 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 annual list.

What's on tap for the fall avocado market? A Q&A with Index Fresh's sales and business development expert Bobby Fingerlin.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding $197 million for 41 locally led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

Hotter and drier weather conditions spurred by climate change could reduce California’s water supply by up to 10% by the year 2040, say state officials.

To date, the partnership has delivered 13,151 nutritionally balanced lunches to the children of two schools in Choluteca, Honduras.

A new promotion from the Orlando, Fla.-based company challenges consumers to eat healthfully on the go, while its expanded video series shines a light on the importance of food safety and quality control.

For many Americans, fall means sports — which of course, also means game-time snacking. This is where avocados can play an important role.

With the Idaho potato industry "facing extremely short supplies from August to September," Baldor Specialty Foods offers retailers tips for keeping shelves stocked.

The Mushroom Council is preparing for a late summer/fall campaign that spotlights how mushrooms are a nutritious, delicious and budget-friendly solution in the face of rising food prices.

While comparatively new to the avocado party in the U.S. — Colombia continues to grow its Hass volumes and boasts year-round supply.

While fall traditionally isn’t prime time for avocado consumption, a year-round increase in consumer demand and availability is positioning the superfood for future growth in all seasons.

A member of Fresh Solutions Network, the company has formed the Lykens Valley Grain Company through its acquisition of the Upper Dauphin Grain Center from Perdue Agribusiness.

The Salisbury, N.C.-based grocer is bringing local produce even closer to home with its continually expanding Local Goodness program.

For the second year in a row, AFP has teamed with The Giant Co. of Carlisle, Pa., to donate 50,000 avocados to Philabundance, Philadelphia's largest food bank.

The Giant Co. of Carlisle, Pa., has made five key leadership appointments.

Summer is about to get sweeter in New York and Boston, as Driscoll’s sets off on its Berry Mobile Tour across the Northeastern U.S.

The Orlando, Fla.-based company takes the fresh produce industry and consumers inside its food safety innovations and protocols.

The Matthews, N.C.-based grocer partnered with Virginia Produce to support students pursuing careers in production agriculture.

The National Mango Board has debuted a collection of micro-documentaries that it says reveals new layers of the mango’s "epic journey" from farm to table.

The Chelan, Wash.-based company featured its new tree fruit brand, Joyfully Grown Organics, at the recent OPS trade show in Monterey, Calif.

With increased focus on food security, inflation and health, potatoes continue to gain popularity and grow in demand, said the Newport Beach, Calif.-based company.

Imported asparagus is a year-round commodity that helps to feed America's great appetite for this versatile vegetable.

Learn what Aldi and Lidl do to market cherries online.

The Wenatchee, Wash.-based company has launched its new Crisp Collaborators program, which includes partnerships with 13 social media influencers.

The company showcased its expansive line of organics at the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, Calif.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Seeing was believing at the OPS trade show on July 14, where Boskovich Farms featured its recently launched Fair Earth Farms line in fully compostable packaging.

The 2022 Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, Calif., featured three keynote presentations on the topics of omnichannel shoppers, game-changing global recycling, and the future of grocery retailing.

Consumers are increasingly concerned about the impact of inflation on their grocery bill, particularly in the produce department, finds the June edition of the IRI monthly survey of primary shoppers.

Hass avocado sales kicked off 2022 with four-year record highs through key holidays in the first quarter, including the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day.

The Oxnard, Calif.-based company has launched Fair Earth Farms, a new line of six organic salad kits and blends packaged in plant-based, fully compostable bags.

From flavorful kits to traditional favorites, the Golden State excels at ensuring America's salad bowl is always full.

While the Golden State already produces the lion's share of the country's lettuce and leafy greens volume, technology is creating new opportunities for growth.

The ag-tech developer has partnered with Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor on its grape program.

Through its ambitious remodel program, Target is on a mission to elevate the shopping experience in its produce departments and entire stores. See the before and after.

New York State strawberries are flourishing this year, thanks to a cool, rainy and early spring that produced prime conditions for budding plants, says the New York State Berry Growers Association.

Consumer confusion abounds when it comes to what can and can’t be recycled, industrial versus home composting and the end-of-life reality for different types of packaging. 

Consumers may return to more cooking at home as they did earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, predicts Side Delights, a Newport Beach, Calif.-based producer of potatoes and onions.

In support of National Pollinator Week 2022, the retailer introduced four new regionally specific guides to help its agricultural suppliers to protect and promote pollinators.

According to The Packer’s 2022 Sustainability Insights Survey, 50% of retailers reported that sustainability was a primary priority and 21% said it was a secondary priority.