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Though the U.S. has held market access to Japan for chipping potatoes since 2006, officials and industry representatives are seeking market access for all fresh potatoes, including table stock potatoes.

Columnist Armand Lobato reflects on one exceptional trait that set Tom Cagle apart as a leader and mentor.

The Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer points to efforts in packaging, social responsibility and communications.

The company says the council, which comprises chefs and other produce industry insiders, will help shape future product development.

The investment includes $70.4 million in specialty crop production research across the U.S. through the National Institute of Food Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative and $50.5 million to support organic farmers.

InAppStory, a platform in mobile app customer engagement, conducted a study analyzing over 5,000 stories from grocery and foodtech companies to uncover strategies that drive success.

Bloomfield’s cameras are the foundation for a new software service that provides plant-level health and performance assessments for growers of grapes, blueberries and other specialty crops, the company said.

In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Pam Marrone, co-founder of the Invasive Species Corp., shares the history, changes in management strategies and future of biologicals in the fresh produce industry.

GreenVenus says it is developing healthy, nutrient-rich specialty vegetables, fruits and grains and has created faster-growing lettuce cultivars.

The grocer says this is the ninth consecutive year that it has ranked No. 1 in Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail.