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In its third year, the grower cooperative’s initiative promotes citrus’ health benefits to drive traffic to produce departments.

Those in the packaging industry say sustainable packaging isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but more of a tailored solution based on the type of produce.

The private food e-commerce company says has acquired foodservice distributor Bay Cities Produce.

The company, with its climate-risk and price-forecasting software, says it is the event’s first software winner.

The company says its 1-Click FSMA 204 reports provide KTEs, CTEs and traceability lot codes needed for compliance.

Following a record-breaking 2024 holiday sales season, the Yuma, Ariz.-based company says it anticipates additional growth in 2025 and continued expansion of the medjool date category.

The full impact of tariffs remains uncertain, raising more questions than answers as the industry navigates ongoing challenges and policy shifts, says Erin Mittelstaedt, CEO for The FruitGuys.

Take a look at what drives these producers and the strategic vision for the future that guides their growth as well as the growth of the industry.