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Potatoes are a strong performer in the holiday season because they are a big part of family celebrations, says the commission’s Ross Johnson.

Angela Hernandez will lead marketing efforts for the family-owned grower-packer-shipper.

Greg Finchum will assume the role in May 2025 following the retirement of Meg Ham.

The company said it will quadruple its greenhouse-grown berry production for the 2024-25 season.

The Salinas, Calif.-based producer invested in Hessing, which serves fruit and vegetable customers in Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands.

Reusable products suppliers say resistance to making the switch often is based on misconceptions, especially about costs and logistics.

The company said it will supply its living butter lettuce to 13 of the retailer’s distribution centers.

Oishii berries now available at 31 stores in the Tristate area.

Fresh Express says it created a new foodservice division to establish a national offering in that category.

California Walnuts continued its sponsorship of the Sacramento Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” and teamed with Nugget Markets for a two-month Nutcracker-themed promotion.