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It’s “back to basics” this year for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s 96th annual convention and trade show, set for April 5-7 at the Palais des Congres in Montreal, Quebec.

The Vidalia onion grower is partnering with the Gary Sinise Foundation in support of veterans, first responders.

In anticipation of spring’s return, Chiquita is celebrating through an all-new collaboration with Italian artist Michela Picchi to makeover its iconic blue sticker with a vibrant twist.

Sales and marketing manager, Andrea Scroggs, sits down with Matthew Gideon about the state of the onion market today and the outlook of Keystone’s current Mexico onion and upcoming Texas onion seasons.

Joe’s Premium is known for growing radicchio, however they have added commodities that are connected to their Italian heritage. One of these commodities is cardone, a thistle that is related to the artichoke.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is proud to announce that the annual Spring Policy Summit (SPS) will be returning as an in-person event. This year’s SPS will take place in Tubac, Arizona on March 16.

U.S. ag exports to Mexico busted all-time records in 2021. “A recovery from 2020 pandemic lockdowns and high global commodity prices helped values, as well as quantity, increase in 2021,” the USDA reports.

Local Bounti Corporation, a U.S. indoor agriculture company, announced that it will acquire indoor farming company Hollandia Produce Group, Inc., which operates under the name Pete’s, for $122.5 million.