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The Packer asked industry leaders for their perspective on the United Fresh Produce Association/Produce Marketing Association news that they will merge by the beginning of 2022.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. has hired Alex Jimenez as an AgTech account executive.
The 2020 value of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable exports declined slightly, a new U.S. Department of Agriculture analysis shows.
StixFresh USA, Inc., has rebranded to Ryp Labs, Inc.
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation will host a virtual garden based learning event on April 27.
Produce operators have provided the U.S. Department of Agriculture with 30 ways the agency can improve the next food box program.
Milt Carter is The Packer’s 2021 Potato Man for All Seasons.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Miami-based WP Produce report strong growth in the volume of Dominican Republic tropical avocados treated with the technology.
Details of President Biden’s $2 trillion American Jobs Plan are beginning to surface, even as produce advocates stress industry priorities in any infrastructure legislation.
California was the big driver of avocados sales early this year, according to Hass Avocado Board statistics.