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West Pak Avocado Inc. plans to unveil three organic brands at the United Fresh Produce Association’s Organic Showcase.

Dustin Hahn is the new West Coast sales director of Naturipe Avocado Farms, Salinas, Calif.

AgroFresh Solutions Inc. and Del Monte Fresh Produce NA are collaborating to give retailers tools to extend the shelf life of bananas across the country.

The first test of a highly touted technology, avocados are the first commercially available produce item to be treated with the Apeel plant-derived post-harvest solution.

Index Fresh is using a new custom sales program, AvoConcepts Retail Design Studio, that goes beyond point-of-sale materials and similar support, with a plan that includes education and strategy.

On-the-go guacamole lovers now have a handy way to snack on their favorite dip when not at home.

Nearly a dozen major varieties of cherries are available from Northwest cherry grower-shippers, and new ones seem to be popping up all the time.

If consumers noticed larger potato displays at their local grocery stores earlier this year, it’s probably because the Idaho Potato Commission’s annual display contest drew the most in its 27-year history.

(UPDATED May 24) Fresh fruits and vegetables continue to hold the top spot of organic food sales, according to the Organic Trade Association’s 20th annual survey on the sector.

Big California volume was contributing to low shipping point prices and strong promotion opportunities for California strawberries in mid-May.