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The California Walnut Board, in partnership with the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), announced today the launch of Have A Plant®: The Plant-Forward Eating Guide.

United Fresh’s sixth annual BrandStorm event will feature a panel of marketing icons Roger Pepperl, Cindy Jewell and Mark Munger, sharing perspectives on the past, present and future of fresh produce marketing

Hydroponic grower Vertical Roots is introducing a packaging design that utilizes 30% less plastic and prolongs freshness for the brand’s line of salad mixes.

A new report from the Organic Produce Network showcases the growth of the category in 2020, from spotlights on top commodities to the performance of organics by region.

After six years of successful advertising in the Super Bowl, Dallas-based Avocados From Mexico shifted its strategy to help drive retail sales during the fall.

Schenectady, N.Y.-based Price Chopper/Market 32 and Williamsville, N.Y.-based Tops Markets have agreed to merge, with the new parent company operating roughly 300 stores.

Strawberries retained the No. 1 spot on PMG the week of Feb. 1, but apples rose from No. 8 the previous week to take the No. 2 slot.

Aldi plans to open 100 more stores in 2021, focusing on California, Florida, Arizona and the Northeast.

For potatoes sold at retail, 2020 was a very good year.

Retail fresh potato sales saw record growth of 12% in dollar sales and 8.2% in volume during the October-December quarter, according to Potatoes USA.