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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.

Boston-based Arrowfarms has made a commitment to use Kwik Lok’s plant-based Eco-Lok bag closures on its poly bags.

Pure Flavor’s Fort Valley, Ga., greenhouse is again shipping tomatoes from the facility as the company turns the page to its second season there.

Cranberries don’t need to float in a bog to hit the sweet spot for the fresh market consumer.

After 40 years with the company, Steve Tweten, president, CEO, and partner of NoKota Packers, Inc., will retire on Dec. 27.

The Produce Marketing Association has created a new member-only award called the Retail Award for excellence in merchant innovation.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding the quarantine region in California for citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening.