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The newest tomato from the Pure Flavor brand comes to market with a Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute.

Dorn Wenninger is the new senior vice president of produce for United Natural Foods Inc.

Four industry members discussed organic programs, the effect of the pandemic, marketing opportunities, the tensions of the triple-bottom-line business model and more in a Global Organic Produce Expo session Jan. 27.

The California Walnut Board is launching its fourth American Heart Month campaign in February, expanding its popular retail marketing program in an effort to encourage consumers to make healthier food choices.

We haven’t had any opportunities to grab booth swag at in-person trade shows in almost a year, but there are a few produce gadgets I’ve held onto from shows in years past.

Starting in April 2021, That’s Tasty – a Shenandoah Growers brand – will roll out a living potted herbs program that makes it simpler than ever for retail partners nationwide to drive incremental spring sales.

Lunar New Year, which begins on February 12, 2021, is the perfect time to help shoppers discover new food favorites, and Frieda’s customized Asian vegetable program makes it easy.

Consumers typically turn to citrus to load up on vitamin C during cold and flu season, but this year, suppliers hope they’ll stock up on even more grapefruit, oranges, mandarins and lemons to keep COVID-19 at bay.

I once called on a young produce manager who showed loads of potential but lacked direction in his career.

Undoubtedly, COVID-19 will rank through the ages as one of the largest single global change elements in human history. With that in mind, what changes will affect the fresh produce industry?