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Episode 57 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features a conversation with David Magaña, a senior analyst for Rabobank who specializes in fresh produce.

Instacart has signed a multiyear deal with robotics company Fabric, expanding its e-commerce offerings to include automated order picking in micro fulfillment centers.

Episode 55 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features a conversation with Mike Mauti, managing partner of Execulytics, about assortment, merchandising, rings and more in the melon category.

Check out great content including perspective from industry contributors, commodity features, retailer insights and more in the latest issue of PMG magazine.

Delanco, N.J.-based Misfits Market, an online grocery platform focused on sustainability, affordability and accessibility, has closed a $225 million series C-1 round.

Cathy Burns, CEO of the Produce Marketing Association, has issued an update on COVID-19-related precautions as plans continue for an in-person Fresh Summit in New Orleans, set for Oct. 28-30.

Wakefern Food Corp. is adopting the latest in RPCs (Reusable Plastic Containers) in its Produce department to improve quality, sustainability, and lower costs for customers.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board, Winter Springs, Fla., invites all retail chains, independent retailers and commissaries to submit entries to their 13th annual Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest.

Lyndonville, N.Y.-based United Apple Sales is experiencing extremes: A great Northeast U.S. growing season so far, and a severely hot Northwest U.S. growing season.

While scrolling produce industry posts on social media this week, we found weirdly-shaped squash, different brains, bubble gum, carrot bacon — and news about at least one thing that’s getting more affordable. Oh my!