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Results from the survey revealed that more consumers made it their intention to shop exclusively organic when they purchase artichokes, compared with the previous two years.

NEW YORK — The aisles at the New York Produce Show Dec. 1 were packed with pedestrian traffic jams in some spots, but not at pre-pandemic cramped levels mirroring the city sidewalks during rush hour.

The USDA reports farmworker wage trends from the last year, highlighting statistics that will inform H-2A wage changes for 2023.

Retail produce departments are much different than those of yesteryear, but some key elements haven’t changed, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Recent investor reports and leadership changes have prompted concerns about the rapidly growing vertical farm operator, but the company says it’s ramping up to deliver revenue.

The California-based avocado producer and value-added fresh purveyor has secured exclusive manufacturing rights for Old El Paso brand fresh guacamole and salsas in the U.S. market.

From branded varieties to standard varieties, organic apples have a robust and growing presence in the produce department.

The future of Hunts Point Produce Market — open every day and moving some 2.5 billion pounds of produce each year — is uncertain.

As the end of 2022 nears, the company will be gearing up not only for the West Mexico season with its staple vegetable items, but also a South American grape import deal starting with Peru.