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Produce companies explain why they aren’t waiting for federal deadlines to master the complex world of digital traceability.

The nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler celebrates its centennial milestone at the 2026 Innovation Showcase and honors a century of supporting independent grocers across America.

Under the U.S.-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, the U.S. will apply most-favored-nation tariff treatment to Ecuadorian cut flowers and agricultural goods such as bananas, pineapples and mangoes.

The company marked the milestone by launching a new logo that it says reflects its heritage in the Red River Valley and its commitment to quality and sustainability.

The new financial technology company was born from the realization that, historically, specialty growers have lacked a financial institution that understands their unique risk management needs and, in many cases, the resources to hire a CFO.

The April 2 session will break down the fast-tracked regulation allowing for skill-based wage tiers and housing adjustments that could save the fresh produce sector billions in H-2A labor costs.

More volume is expected in U.S. market, and the company plans to expand to Canada, Vietnam and Australia.

Potatoes? Bananas? Columnist Armand Lobato offer his breakdown of value and versatility on this top pick and shares resources to make the most out of it.