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The Canadian Produce Marketing Association offered a retail tour that included a visit to Loblaws City Market in downtown Vancouver, where co-owner Dave Sherwood led a group through the 41,000-square-foot store.

Colombia’s hass avocado traviesa season is hitting its peak, with more than 50 containers shipping weekly to the U.S. market.

Some may think of citrus fruit as strictly a winter crop, yet summer varieties are increasingly appearing on consumers’ radar — and in their shopping carts.

While production began this month, the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 6-acre facility will be held next month.

The company has launched its seventh annual Round Up at the Register to benefit the Folds of Honor nonprofit organization to provide scholarships.

As a family-owned business with over six decades of experience, John Greene Logistics Co. specializes in personalized logistics solutions, says Michael Fernandes, director of sales.

Carolina Crisantes, daughter of Wholesum co-owner and Chief Operations Officer Theojary Crisantes Jr., is the first of a fourth generation to join the organic fresh produce grower-shipper.

The International Fresh Produce Association has shared details about the June 10-12 Washington Conference, which will seek to influence the policies and perceptions of produce and floral on Capitol Hill.

Chris Pawelski, a fourth-generation farmer, grassroots public policy advocate and subject of a recent documentary, discusses the intersection of farming challenges and mental health on the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast.

“The latest CPI report demonstrates that the process of taming inflation continues, with food-at-home a particular bright spot in this month’s data,” says Andy Harig of FMI, the Food Industry Association.