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Volume of U.S. fresh potatoes sent to Mexico was up 55% from October 2023 through September 2024, the USDA reports.

The high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to an already long list of headwinds and challenges, according to the report.

Despite lower production in some states, the USDA reported shipping point prices for potatoes were similar to a year ago in late November.

Mexican hass avocado imports contributed $4.2 billion to the U.S. GDP according to data in a report issued by the Avocado Institute of Mexico.

Bringing these elements into a produce department requires added effort, but customers will notice, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Set for Feb. 5-7 in Berlin, the event will feature an expanded Startup World, which shines a light on groundbreaking solutions and emerging technologies.

The country’s avocado production in the marketing year from July 2024 to June 2025 is expected to be up 33.3% from the previous season.

The company says its new line of Roastables won the Joe Nucci Innovation Award at the New York Produce Show.

The deal with Vizient and Provista will enable clients to optimize produce purchases while leveraging a broad selection of center-of-plate protein providers, the company says.

The Texas International Produce Association says the Fresh Papaya Addendum is a resource for retailers and foodservice companies to bolster sourcing standards.