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The United Fresh Produce Association is offering web seminars on Feb. 23 and Feb. 25 that will take a deep dive into foodservice and retail sales trends.

The digital edition of the March-April issue of PMG is now available!

Consumers buy with their eyes and return with their taste buds. That’s why following the correct temperature and ripening protocols is essential for maximizing sales in many produce categories.

PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series wraps up its winter contest March 23, so turn in your favorite displays from this season to ProduceArtistAwards@ProduceMarketGuide.com to join the fun!

“We’re kicking your load.” Delivering that message to a produce buyer is the toughest part of the job for quality assurance personnel.

Mission for Nutrition, the National Nutrition Month promotion from Healthy Family Project, features tools and opportunities for retail dietitians.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based SpartanNash has promoted Amy McClellan to vice president of fresh merchandising.

Bard Valley Natural Delights’ are an essential part of the Ramadan tradition as Muslims begin the daily ritual of fasting from sunrise to sunset.

Bill Kelley, the group vice president of produce commissary for Hy-Vee, is retiring after four decades with the company.

Mangoes are one of the fast-growing categories in the retail produce section, and many of them are from Mexico.