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It’s common wisdom that understanding the past helps make better decisions for tomorrow, an axiom forming the foundation of the 2022 Produce Almanac.

After acquiring a lot of new customers, FreshDirect is focusing on strengthening its brand and continuing to build market share, particularly in the New York City metro area.

NEW YORK — Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Mario DePalma — called “the Michelangelo of Produce” by his colleagues — designs urban retail store produce displays.

Learn how — and why — to use social media wisely for your produce business, as a retailer or supplier.

We reveal and critique the contest winners in these categories: best produce manager, best produce merchandiser/specialist, broccoli/cauliflower, Chilean produce, citrus, potatoes, mushrooms and winter greens.

PMG staff members discuss: How has the produce industry affected your lifestyle, off the clock?

The first appointees have experience at Raley’s, Smitty’s, Meijer, Ahold Delhaize, Schnucks, Bashas’, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Marks & Spencer, Associated Wholesale Grocers and International Fresh Produce Association.

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive — well, more expensive than everything already is these days with price inflation in all sectors. Healthy Family Project’s Amanda Keefer has advice.

Now, more than ever, employee wellness is not just a human resources concern.

New York-based Gotham Greens, a Certified B Corp. and indoor, hydroponic farm company, will double the size of its greenhouse capacity from 600,000 square feet to more than 1.2 million square feet in 2022.