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Looking back at 2019, what stories have resonated with readers of The Packer the most?

Mac N Cheese is an American classic and favorite. But let’s admit, it’s just not that good for you beyond making your tastebuds happy.

There are no firm answers yet in the investigation of E. coli-caused illnesses linked to Salinas, Calf.-grown romaine lettuce.

Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers has reported record 12-month results for the year ending Oct. 31.

Looking at the month-to-month news items that resonated with readers this year, today I will review the top stories in February.

Major U.S. producing states held 267 million cwt. of potatoes in storage on Dec. 1, down 4% from a year ago.

The Fresno, Calif.-based California Fresh Fruit Association has hired Caroline Stringer as its director of trade. Stringer’s first day will be Jan. 6, according to a news release.

Starr Ranch Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., is getting some star power for Juici and Koru apples, which are being served backstage at a production starring Lady Gaga.

The volume of sales for the U.S. 2018-19 mushroom crop is pegged at 846 million pounds, down 3% from last season in comparable states, according to a December report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Santa Claus called and Pure Flavor answered.