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Hydroponic grower Vertical Roots is introducing a packaging design that utilizes 30% less plastic and prolongs freshness for the brand’s line of salad mixes.

Schenectady, N.Y.-based Price Chopper/Market 32 and Williamsville, N.Y.-based Tops Markets have agreed to merge, with the new parent company operating roughly 300 stores.

Strawberries retained the No. 1 spot on PMG the week of Feb. 1, but apples rose from No. 8 the previous week to take the No. 2 slot.

Oklahoma City-based HAC Inc., which operates 80 stores under eight banners, has selected Price Mabry as its new director of produce and floral.

Trend forecasts abound as the calendar turns from 2020 to 2021, and among the most frequent topics have been e-commerce, family meals, packaging and the function of food.

Retail fresh potato sales saw record growth of 12% in dollar sales and 8.2% in volume during the October-December quarter, according to Potatoes USA.

One task that is loaded with details in a produce remodel? Signing.

Catch up on the week in produce, including conversation on indoor agriculture and analysis from two conferences that happened virtually this week, with the editors of The Packer.

The National Mango Board is currently seeking nominations for six board member positions to serve three-year terms beginning January 2022.

Potato sales at retail have been strong since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and a Potato Expo panel of suppliers and retailers agreed that momentum will likely continue through 2021.