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The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 27-29, was packed with excitement, exhibitors and attendees.

Strong demand and higher pricing characterized the potato market in early November, and tight market conditions are expected to continue through the holidays.

Up Vertical Farms, a new brand of vertically grown leafy greens set to debut in January 2023, marks Oppy’s move into controlled environment agriculture.

Envy apples says it will kick off the 2022 holiday season with momentum, thanks to a marketing campaign designed to drive consumer trials, stimulate repeat purchases and inspire expanded usage occasions.

Award recipients were honored at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show.

Amy Sowder, Produce Market Guide editor and The Packer’s retail and education editor, presents PMG’s 2022 Produce Retailer of the Year award to Chris Miller, produce director for MOM’s Organic Market.

We caught up with Tom Stenzel at IFPA’s big show to talk about indoor ag.

The import division of Philadelphia-based specialty produce wholesaler John Vena Inc. says it expects consistent East Coast arrivals of Wonderful variety pomegranates for its longest-ever import season.

With avocados growing year-round in Michoacán and the addition of the state of Jalisco to the import program, Avocados From Mexico and grower-shippers are confident that supplies to U.S. consumers will remain strong.

An October report by FMI and Hartman Group confirms that consumers are adjusting holiday grocery shopping habits to mitigate inflation.