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In part one of our series, we covered the basics of crisping and preparing your fresh produce. With all that work now complete, you are ready to go into physically setting the rack and painting your picture!

Ahhh, the beautiful wet rack! The crown jewel and showpiece of every produce department.

Higher unemployment expected to take toll in coming weeks

Wholesum, Amado, Ariz., has added organic and fair trade butternut and spaghetti squash to its line-up.

Fair Trade USA has received a 30-month grant of $1.4 million from the Walmart Foundation.

With the reputation of citrus for strengthening the body’s immune system, you know that shoppers are going to be doing a double-take on grapefruit. Take advantage by adding some of these grapefruit fun facts.

Martín Casanova and Raul Fernandez created the Thx! brand with an eye toward differentiating their produce offerings, particularly berries and cherries.

Dulcinea Farms is the exclusive marketer and distributor of Kiss Melons, through a new partnership.

Raley’s has hired Jen Warner as chief administrative officer, overseeing the company’s food safety, sustainability and other programs.

Purdue University professors will have a discussion on disruptions in supply chains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and implications for consumers.