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ORLANDO, Fla. — The trade show was so huge and so elaborate, it was almost like a theme park at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show. This is what one of our editors saw and learned.

What do strawberry carts have to do with food safety, high quality product and worker retention?

Consumer decisions don’t always make sense. Humans are systematically irrational, driven by the unconscious, said a behavioral scientist in a recent produce industry education session on consumer demand.

The crystal ball of historical data shows what could happen with organic and conventional produce prices, says Mike Mauti of Execulytics.

NEW YORK — The eyebrow-raising success of fresh-cut fruit stood out when dozens of investors and SpartanNash executives discussed the health of the company, its strategies and plans.

In 2022, we came back together after a long break (too long).

Hunts Point Produce Market stands to benefit from New York City Eric Adams’ food-focused health initiatives as well as promising money-backed progression toward a much-needed market overhaul.

This is a five-year offtake agreement for Local Bounti’s leafy greens production.

This episode of the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast will deepen your knowledge of what controlled environment agriculture companies can be like and what you’re seeing at major retailers more and more.

We better pay attention to Gen Z if we want our companies to survive and thrive — and the general public to eat more fresh produce.