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The new Retail Market Annual Report produced by OPMA shows that melons, cut fruit, kiwifruit, persimmon and pomegranate were key drivers of year-over-year sales growth in Ontario retail produce departments in 2021.

It’s easy for consumers to be overwhelmed by choice at the supermarket. Organic versus conventional adds yet another choice, and more shoppers are choosing organic fruit.

In an effort to help “nourish a nation in need,” Walt Dasher, vice president of G&R Farms, is donating $2,500 to World Central Kitchen on behalf of Ukrainian refugees.

Industry associations leading the Produce Traceability Initiative are calling for industry members to join the Enhancing Traceability Through Technology Working Group.

Grant applications are due in May for two USDA programs that promote local food.

San Francisco-based Imperfect Foods has announced the hiring of Corey Farrell as chief operating officer, Kelly Nigh as chief merchandising officer, and Hetu Patel as chief financial officer.

Here are the top 10 commodities searched for on Produce Market Guide in 2021.

Despite industry backlash and inconsistent findings from several government agencies, EWG has released its controversial 2022 “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” fruit and vegetable lists.

The long tail of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to influence the fresh produce industry, and a new 36-page trends report from Fruit Logistica looks at how operators are using lessons learned to prepare for tomorrow.

11% of customers purchased apricots within the past 12 months. They were the No. 1 fruit that shoppers bought as organic periodically, with 50% of buyers saying they selected organic fruit at least some of the time.