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Watsonville, Calif.-based Discroll’s is capturing authentic family “slice of life” moments with the launch of its Sweetness Worth Sharing promotion.

Belding, Mich.-based BelleHarvest is introducing PAW Patrol branded apples.

Combs Wholesale Produce Co. is moving to a larger space to capitalize on expanding product lines and customer base.

Episode 18 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, brought to you by The Packer and PMG, features a discussion between editors Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder about the experience of Fresh Summit 2020.

The fresh produce industry has been a new challenge for Potandon Produce’s Carter Bray, but it’s been one that he has welcomed.

Historically, hard squash is often buried at the back of the department next to the potatoes and onions, but moving these to a higher-traffic area, especially at this time of the year, will do wonders for your sales.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has chosen Alistair MacGregor, a member of Canada’s House of Commons, as its 2020 Produce Champion.

Blueberries have been growing at a rapid clip at retail, according to the United Fresh Produce Association’s FreshFacts report for the second quarter of 2020.

Vertical farming company Plenty, South San Francisco, has added Ann Livermore and Bill Johnson, former executives at Hewlett-Packard and H.J. Heinz, respectively, to its board of directors.

The supermarket business in the U.S. Heartland remains “strong and vibrant,” said Anthony Totta, CEO at FreshXperts LLC, Kansas City, Mo.