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There is an old adage that says, “All new brooms sweep clean, but the old broom catches the corners.” Columnist Joe Watson explains how that applies to two styles of produce team leadership.

The table grape grower and marketer says its Holiday grape variety is in the early stages of maturity and expects a robust season.

The Foundation for Fresh Produce is launching its first-ever monthlong campaign, Hacks for Healthy Back-to-School Habits, in partnership with leading U.S. retailers and food industry partners.

Outgoing CEO Barry Murchie will transition to a role on the GoodLeaf Farms board of directors.

The indoor agriculture company now supplies Sam’s Club distribution centers from its new growing facility in Texas.

Gary Shields worked in the potato industry for more than 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, the association says.

The growth in organics was a key theme at this year’s OPS at the Monterey Convention Center, where exhibitors featured new products and discussed increased availability of established brands.

The International Fresh Produce Association will host a K-12 School Foodservice Forum in conjunction with its Foodservice Conference to put the spotlight on the buying power of schools.

Consumer packs typically account for about half the fresh-market potatoes shipped by suppliers in Washington and Oregon, grower-shippers say.

As busy shoppers seek to eat healthy, retail foodservice providers find unique ways to incorporate fresh produce into offerings.