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The latest FreshFacts on Retail report from the United Fresh Produce Association shows that the value-added segment continues to create big value for the produce industry.

In terms of health benefits, five a day is the sweet spot for fruit and vegetable consumption.

The consumption trends revealed in the Produce for Better Health Foundation’s latest State of the Plate report are disappointing, so our industry needs to try these new strategies.

“I’ve never experienced anything like this. I mean, this wiped us out completely,” Uvalde vegetable grower Brandon Laffere said of the devastation wrought on Texas crops by Winter Storm Uri.

On March 8, Produce Marketing Association CEO Cathy Burns gave The Packer an update about plans for PMA’s Fresh Summit.

With a big boost from “super” shoppers, avocado consumption continues to grow.

There’s a new leader on PMG. Blueberries vaulted into the No. 1 spot the week of March 1 after a long stretch out of the top 20 fruits and vegetables.

The digital edition of the March-April issue of PMG is now available!

Consumers buy with their eyes and return with their taste buds. That’s why following the correct temperature and ripening protocols is essential for maximizing sales in many produce categories.

We’ve got quite a lineup for you in this issue of PMG magazine. Along with a slew of commodity-focused features, the magazine features contributed columns from a number of well-respected industry leaders.