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These are the social media posts from the produce industry that caught our attention this week.

Natural Delights replaces traditional Date Rolls with the launch of Mini Medjools, a new snacking line with blended Medjool dates and other wholesome ingredients including nut butters, seeds, nuts, and fruit.

Someone told you to find a television, and you stared in disbelief. You were shocked, bewildered. You stood in terrible awe. A gaping hole, billowing smoke, chaos.

Fall is all about the harvest bounty — bubbling hot jonathan apple pies adorned with sugary laced lattice tops, jack-o-lantern pumpkins, ornamental gourds, sweet fall grapes, hard squash and crunchy apples.

The first annual Best of SPS Marketing Awards, presented by The Packer, were awarded at the 2021 Sustainable Produce Summit.

Mucci Farms announced that they have entered an exclusive marketing agreement with Casey Houweling to market all produce grown in the Camarillo, California facility under the Mucci Farms brand and trademarks.

Bolthouse Farms, makers of the Wunderoots line of carrot-based alternatives to traditional foods, partnered with Little Big Brands to create the brand which captures a sense of fun and culinary adventure.

Mission Produce’s third quarter report shows a 22% increase in its International Farming segment revenue over last year, with higher total revenue and avocado volume sold.

What can retailers do to move more grapes? Pricing, product assortment, and promotion are obviously key factors, but what else can tip the scales?

Two retail experts will give their views on online grocery trends at the in-person New England Produce Council Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo.