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We talk with John Purcell, president and CEO of Unfold, a seed genetics company launched in 2020 to help specifically vertical indoor farms.

West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians will host events focused on learning about nutrition and helping customers eat healthier on a budget. You can bet these events feature fresh produce.

After three long years, Eastern Produce Council’s John J. McAleavey Annual Casino Night is back.

Stop & Shop, a banner for Ahold Delhaize, was affected by the January product and labor shortages shortly after the winter holidays. Still, this Mount Kisco, N.Y., location used many effective merchandising strategies.

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS — A few cowboy hats bobbed among the sea of more than 2,200 people at the 2022 Viva Fresh Expo, hosted by the Texas International Produce Association at the Gaylord Texan Resort just outside Dallas.

Yuma, Ariz.-based Natural Delights’ Coconut Mini Medjools dates are one of the 2022 Prevention magazine Healthy Food Awards winners.

Williamsville, N.Y.-based Tops Friendly Markets, a grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania and Vermont, has promoted Jeff Cady to vice president of produce and floral as part of Shared Services Center.

Jersey Mike’s Subs, Manasquan, N.J., assigned the Grilled Portabella Mushroom and Swiss Sub the No. 64 spot on its permanent menu — and The Mushroom Council is thrilled.

GRAPEVINE, Texas — Freshcourt, Coral Gables, Fla., has two new avocado value-added items for sale at retail.

In one corner of the ring awaits the longtime champion, National or Consumer Brand of Produce. Across the boxing ring in the other corner is up-and-comer Retail Brand, or Private Label. Who will win?