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Check out the video for a roundup of the big topics in produce this week with editor-in-chief Tom Karst and retail editor Ashley Nickle.

Tom Karst and Ashley Nickle
Tom Karst and Ashley Nickle
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Check out the video for a roundup of the big topics in produce this week with editor-in-chief Tom Karst, Northeast editor Amy Sowder and retail editor Ashley Nickle.

For more on each of the topics discussed, check out the following articles.

Looking at the merits of preharvest testing — The “optics” and the science behind product testing were evaluated in a June 10 session at the United Fresh Produce Association’s Reimagine Conversations web seminar.

Retailers, analysts point to impulse as untapped opportunity for produce online — Produce retail leaders generally report that fresh produce is popular in online orders, even as many see opportunities for improvement in the digital shopping experience.

AeroFarms starts building AgX research center in Abu Dhabi — Newark, N.J.-based AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation and indoor vertical greens grower, has started building AeroFarms AgX Ltd., its wholly owned subsidiary, in Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates.

BrightFarms launches R&D hub with Bayer veteran, greenhouse expert — Irvington, N.Y.-based BrightFarms is forming BrightLabs, an innovation and research lab at its Ohio growing facility, as well as launching a new lettuce product.

Aquaponic Springworks Farm expands with 26-year-old CEO — Today, Springworks is headquartered in Lisbon, Maine, and counts 200 Hannaford stores, Whole Foods distribution centers, restaurants and other companies as customers of its leafy greens.

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