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Sean O’Connor, CEO of 4AG Robotics, an autonomous mushroom harvesting company, says the capabilities that artificial intelligence will offer mushroom growers are endless.

The company will showcase its expanded organic apple and pear line at the IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show.

Dismiss fruit baskets as obsolete if you will, but shopper demand says otherwise, explains columnist Armand Lobato.

Every October, through the Farm Fresh Challenge, schools and childcare centers earn recognition for promoting local foods and teaching children about healthy meals and Texas agriculture.

Growers in the 300-mile valley produce red, yellow, white and russet potatoes on 120,000 total acres in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Placer.ai data shows Dollar General gaining momentum in grocery as store remodels, expanded fresh offerings and a strong value message drive higher traffic and more productive locations.

The company will feature a new spinach offerings and a new addition to their specialty variety line, the Beet Greens blend at IFPA Show.

Paul Nesbit will be the general manager in Des Moines, and Michael Keep will be transferring to the Memphis office as general manager.

The retail food industry veteran brings almost 40 years of experience to his new role as vice president of business development for produce.

Live probiotic cultures in Belli Berries meet the growing consumer demand for functional foods, the Watsonville, Calif., grower says.