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IFPA has reflected on an eventful 2022 and has shared highlights and milestones from its first year as an organization.

Seattle, Wash.-based computer vision company IUNU has published a report containing information on how Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus spreads, how to detect ToBRFV, diagnostics for every stage of production and more.

The 2022 New York Produce Show & Conference greeted attendees with a warm and welcoming atmosphere including breakfast, panel discussions and condolences about the show’s founder, Jim Prevor, who died Nov. 8.

Kroger entered a definitive agreement Oct. 14 to purchase the Boise, Idaho-based competitor for approximately $24.6 billion.

Rising digital sales and a continuing emphasis on fresh food helped The Kroger Co. achieve strong results in the third quarter, company officials said.

The new logo will roll out in December on the National Potato Council website, social media, collateral materials and NPC logo merchandise.

Retail buyers at the recent show were met with scores of on-trend products, including indoor-grown fruit and vegetables, grab-and-go convenience, sustainable packaging, healthful snacking and more.

Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, ag-tech executive Sonia Lo and fighter pilot Heather “Lucky” Penney are scheduled for the March 2023 event in Orlando, Fla.

The online grocer’s forecast of five trends, reflecting industry influences and consumer interests, all apply to fresh produce.