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The COVID-19 pandemic closed a few doors and opened a few windows for Texas produce operators.

The Oppenheimer Group is expanding its Ocean Spray branded grape program, adding Southern Hemisphere fruit to expand to year-round availability with the label.

Pummelo, oranges and strawberries carried the top three spots on PMG for the third week in a row, while lettuce rose three places to No. 4, and apples gained four spots to complete the top 5.

Just as quick-service restaurants use enticing menu board images to drive sales, retailers are relying on the same concept to capture the attention of shoppers seeking a suitable side dish.

Chiquita is continuing its mission of highlighting the fun side of healthy living in the new year by launching a limited-edition Sticker Series focused on the benefits of Chiquita bananas.

Now in its second year, the COVID-19 pandemic has given a boost to packaging sales, marketers agree.

Why is it that we so closely associate Valentine’s Day with strawberries? I mean, sure, the fruit is sweet. It’s beautiful. It’s red. It’s more or less heart-shaped.

New York City-based online grocer FreshDirect has more experience than most retailers when it comes to merchandising produce on an e-commerce platform.

Catch up on the news of the week, from the blueberry imports investigation decision to the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention to a new organic report, in this latest episode of Packer Insight.

The trends of more meals being consumed at home and more people focusing on health continued in January and boosted retail produce sales 9.7% compared to 2019.