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Yes, ginger sales skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic more than any other commodity in Boston, as it did elsewhere.

West Pak Avocado, Murrieta, Calif., has released the fifth episode of its Avo Effect campaign, Avocados — A Ripe Responsibility.

The United Fresh Produce Association is offering a program through Cornell University’s External Education called Navigating Emerging Issues in the Fresh Produce Industry.

Sunkist Growers, Valencia, Calif., has hired Anne Goltz as senior manager of business development.

Sunview Marketing International of California Inc., Delano, is shipping Sweet Carnival golden seedless grapes again.

Good Foods, Pleasant Prairie, Wis., has a Back to the Books sweepstakes to promote its plant-based dips as healthy back-to-school snacks.

Bard Valley Natural Delights date brand is starting its new season with distinctive green-tinged packaging, a sign of sustainability, with 7-UP, Perrier and Sprite bottles finding new life.

Tasteful Selections continues its year-long 10th-anniversary celebration with an addition to its website, a tool to find where to buy the company’s bite-size potato products.

Morning Kiss Organic, Chelsea, Mass., has customized programs that can help customers during the changing retail landscape caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last week I touched on reasons why produce managers get transferred from one store to another. It happens as managers move about, taking on other responsibilities, opening a new store or transferring for other reasons.