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Protective layers seem to be in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that applies to produce, marketers say.

North Bay Produce Inc. was established as Wilderness Fresh Produce in 1984, its primary focus was Michigan apples, said Brian Klumpp, director of marketing and strategic development.

North American berry grower-shippers are responding to consumer and retailer pressure to reduce or eliminate single-use plastic.

Onions Etc. is upping its production capacity this year, said Darrell Kelson, CEO.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board is adapting to a new, digital climate for its education program for children because of the pandemic.

Kids love kiwifruit, and that is reflected in the fact that families with kids were more likely to buy the fuzzy fruit than those without kids.

The New York Apple Association’s series of videos won two Telly Awards.

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has a new subcommittee that focuses on how land adjacent to leafy greens fields might contribute to foodborne illness outbreaks from romaine lettuce.

The clock is ticking for the Food and Drug Administration’s determination of “high-risk” foods and what traceability/record-keeping standard those foods should meet.

Though the new coronavirus COVID-19 is not a food safety issue, responding to the crisis has pulled in produce safety professionals in a variety of ways.