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From tomatoes to kale to cauliflower, companies in the market share what offerings they’ll have ready to go.

Robert Guenther, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange and manager of the Florida Tomato Committee, says growers have had great weather, which has set the state up for a strong start.

In a NielsenIQ survey, Fyffes says that more than 89% of European consumers confirm they have eaten a banana within the previous four weeks.

Vancouver, B.C.-based grower, marketer and distributor says this new facility will help it meet its goal of expanding its distribution in the Prairies by more than 200%.

The Netherlands-based company has entered a strategic agreement to license Pairwise’s precision plant breeding tools, with the goal of accelerating the development of improved vegetable varieties that meet the evolving needs of growers, retailers and consumers.

The St. Louis-based operation continues to make advancements after undergoing a major change in 2024.

In the shape of its iconic logo, the new PLU sticker features a QR code that gives consumers access to the health benefits of apples, pears and cherries as well as the company’s focus on sustainability.

Slashing prices on the produce essentials customers need for Thanksgiving through New Year’s is critical to the bottom line, says columnist Armand Lobato.

With more than a decade of experience in the food industry, she most recently served as a business manager for a national sales and marketing agency.

Lakovic has worked for the Allen Lund Co. for over five years and has been promoted to the new role.