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A new report from the Organic Produce Network showcases the growth of the category in 2020, from spotlights on top commodities to the performance of organics by region.

After six years of successful advertising in the Super Bowl, Dallas-based Avocados From Mexico shifted its strategy to help drive retail sales during the fall.

Schenectady, N.Y.-based Price Chopper/Market 32 and Williamsville, N.Y.-based Tops Markets have agreed to merge, with the new parent company operating roughly 300 stores.

Strawberries retained the No. 1 spot on PMG the week of Feb. 1, but apples rose from No. 8 the previous week to take the No. 2 slot.

Aldi plans to open 100 more stores in 2021, focusing on California, Florida, Arizona and the Northeast.

For potatoes sold at retail, 2020 was a very good year.

Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Robinson Fresh has launched a consumer brand.

New year, same great Rushing Rivers® d’Anjou pears from Stemilt and exactly what the retailer needs to take their pear category from good to World Famous.

The Pear Bureau Northwest is asking retailers to show their love of red pears with a display contest.

Pummelos, oranges and strawberries maintained the top three spots on PMG the week of Jan. 11, but mandarins rose from No. 11 the previous week to No. 4, and cabbage, previously No. 12, moved up to the No. 5 spot.