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The Association of Agricultural Producers Guild of Peru reported in late January that road blockades by protesters have limited agricultural exports and hammered farmers.

“We are all produce pushers,” said Lisa Coleman, director of healthy living at Giant Food, at the panel discussion on the future of the food-as-medicine movement.

“Grandpa, tell me ’bout the good old days … ”

Yakima, Wash.-based Superfresh Growers is entering its second year of growing and selling Evercrisp apples, said Catherine Gipe-Stewart, director of marketing.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers LLC launched a new sustainable package called the EZ Band last fall, and it recently launched an organic Cosmic Crisp version, said Brianna Shales, marketing director.

Did you miss the boat, either literally (the yacht tour!) or figuratively (attending GOPEX!)? Well, you can look at these photos to catch some of the sights and people there on the first two days of events.

The new feature offers growers a personalized platform to market their brand and commodities and initiate transactions with trusted and verified buyers all in one place, according to a news release.

Organic citrus volume is up for Reedley, Calif.-based Valliwide Organics, says Mason Parkinson, owner.

Salinas, Calif.-based Pacific International Marketing Inc. expects to have 500 to 600 more organic acres ready to farm this year, said Kim Fellom, sales executive and marketing manager.

With National Cherry Month in February, the Chilean Cherry Committee is offering merchandising materials and marketing programs to assist retailers.