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The International Fresh Produce Association has developed a plethora of programs to help the industry comply with the latest food safety requirements.

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 found that 38% of consumers indicated they purchased fresh pineapple last year.

The Willard, Ohio, growing area had some extremely dry growing conditions this spring and early summer, but local growers say that helps them produce the best quality vegetables for their customers.

Massachusetts-based brand Morning Kiss Organic plans to showcase new sustainable packaging and private-label products and promotions at the Organic Produce Show in July 2023.

Fresh Solutions Network, the exclusive supplier of Side Delights potatoes and onions, says it plans to showcase its newly redesigned Side Delights Organic potatoes and onions at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit.

To mark the start of the Garden State’s peach season, New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Doug Fisher visited Larchmont Farms in Upper Pittsgrove, N.J., where he highlighted the Jersey Fresh stone fruit.

CEA, or controlled environment agriculture, is not a consumer term, so panelists at the conference gave tips on what to focus on instead to sell more CEA produce at retail and restaurants.

The Healthy Family Project and The Packer have teamed up to share some tips and tricks to eat more fruits and vegetables in an education series called The Fresh Factor. In June, we are shining a light on beets.