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Nashville, Tenn., is the location of the North American Strawberry Growers Association 2022 Meeting and Conference, Jan. 16-19.

Episode 52 features a conversation with Stonehill Produce CEO Keith Slattery on the company’s Market Pulse report; how getting strong information leads to better buying; and Mexican avocado supply and demand now.

The CEA Food Safety Coalition reveals details on the first-ever food safety certification program specifically designed for indoor-grown leafy greens.

Fresno, Calif.-based Trinity Fruit Co. is campaigning for “Peach, Love and Happiness” this stone fruit season, and it has a retail display available to go with its peaches, apricots, nectarines and plums.

As spring’s chill and warmth stop and start, calling for the intense sunniness of summer, we churn along in our social media mayhem.

The Produce Marketing Association and the International Federation for Produce Standards have gone to bat for PLU stickers as environmental groups and some legislation target them for elimination.

Episode 49 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features two conversations.

Bakersfield, Calif.-based Atlas Produce & Distributors, which markets the Fresh Energy Medjool Dates brand, has two new sustainable packaging options.

“If only my store manager knew…” So began a labor-related line I heard from many produce managers as I visited stores in my supervisor days — especially as spring uncoiled into summer in the produce aisle.

Yerington, Nev.-based Peri & Sons Farms has a new gourmet organic line available in biodegradable and recyclable clam boxes.