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An ongoing monthly U.S. poll of consumers indicates many are trying to reduce their consumption of plastics, mostly by using their own bags when shopping and limiting single-use plastic bottle purchases.

After the Canadian Produce Marketing Association was forced to cancel the 2020 Convention and Trade Show because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was every hope and expectation that the 2021 would be an in-person event.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has a robust virtual program for the April 12-16 Fresh Week.

These posts —related to the produce industry or fresh produce itself — caught our attention this week. It’s a simple way to keep up.

An increase in apple and orange prices spurred retail fresh produce inflation in February, new government statistics show.

After 47 years in the produce business, Cheryl Williams is retiring.

The loss of confidence in romaine lettuce after multiple food safety recalls encouraged baby leaf and head lettuce greenhouse grower Revol Greens, Owatonna, Minn., to add a chopped romaine program.

The New York Department of Agriculture has two new initiatives to strengthen its Farm-to-School program, which provides new markets for New York farmers and improves access to locally grown and produced food in schools.

Bakersfield, Calif.-based Grimmway Farms has added David Bright as vice president of marketing.

Center for Growing Talent continues its three-part Virtual Wellness Series 5 p.m. Eastern March 30 with a live chef demonstration, titled “Healthy, Delicious Eating,” to support the Career Pathways program.