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Catch up on the news of the week, from the blueberry imports investigation decision to the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention to a new organic report, in this latest episode of Packer Insight.

Why is it that we so closely associate Valentine’s Day with strawberries? I mean, sure, the fruit is sweet. It’s beautiful. It’s red. It’s more or less heart-shaped.

PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series wraps up its winter contest March 23, so turn in your favorite displays from this season to ProduceArtistAwards@ProduceMarketGuide.com to join the fun!

Mission for Nutrition, the National Nutrition Month promotion from Healthy Family Project, features tools and opportunities for retail dietitians.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based SpartanNash has promoted Amy McClellan to vice president of fresh merchandising.

Bard Valley Natural Delights’ are an essential part of the Ramadan tradition as Muslims begin the daily ritual of fasting from sunrise to sunset.

Bill Kelley, the group vice president of produce commissary for Hy-Vee, is retiring after four decades with the company.

Mangoes are one of the fast-growing categories in the retail produce section, and many of them are from Mexico.

More Sprouts Farmers Market locations are on the way, with several coming soon in a new, smaller store format.

I like how technology plays an ever-increasing role in produce retailing. Take, for example, ad displays.