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SALINAS, Calif. – Mark Adamek, director of romaine, artisan and mixed leaf production for Tanimura & Antle, said he has high hopes for the rest of the season despite challenges earlier in the year.

Recently having assumed the role of editor of The Packer, I thought a perfect question for the LinkedIn Fresh Produce Industry Group was this:

Sourcing for meal kit operations can be difficult, but the fresher the ingredients the better. Three e-commerce retailers led a panel July 12 at the Organic Produce Summit and talked about challenges and opportunities.

California’s drought is worsening, and blazes have charred more acres in the first six months of this year than they did in the same period in 2017, a year that ultimately set records for destruction and deaths.

California citrus growers have fared relatively well this season despite lower volumes.

This wasn’t a granola organic event. The third annual Organic Produce Summit, July 11-12 in Monterey, showed that organic is an important part of the produce business, with the emphasis on the business.

The Guatemalan Produce Trade Association’s new website aims to better connect buyers and importers of Guatemalan produce items.

Onion industry veteran Cliff Riner joins G&R Farms, Glennville, Ga., as crop production manager.

The Packer has added two to its sales staff.

Growers for Stellar Distributing Inc., Madera, Calif., have added about 600 acres of figs this year, according to Kurt Cappelluti, sales manager.