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Cantaloupes and honeydews may not rank as high on the popularity list as watermelons, but they are consumer favorites, and grower-shippers say there should be plenty of them available this spring and summer.

GS1 US, Ewing, N.J., has scheduled a free online conference, GS1 Connect: Digital Edition, to help industry stay informed on trends, share best practices and prepare for future business.

Even among health experts, the mortality rate for those who contract the new coronavirus COVID-19 remains a matter of debate, but some approximations range from 1% to 5%.

Protective layers seem to be in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that applies to produce, marketers say.

North Bay Produce Inc. was established as Wilderness Fresh Produce in 1984, its primary focus was Michigan apples, said Brian Klumpp, director of marketing and strategic development.

North American berry grower-shippers are responding to consumer and retailer pressure to reduce or eliminate single-use plastic.

Onions Etc. is upping its production capacity this year, said Darrell Kelson, CEO.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board is adapting to a new, digital climate for its education program for children because of the pandemic.

Kids love kiwifruit, and that is reflected in the fact that families with kids were more likely to buy the fuzzy fruit than those without kids.

The New York Apple Association’s series of videos won two Telly Awards.