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There are no secrets when produce buyers work from closely packed desks, but it did provide camaraderie and other benefits, explains columnist Armand Lobato.

The agency was recognized for Corporate Identity and Point-of-Purchase Materials at the National Agri-Marketing Association competition.

With favorable crop conditions reported for California fruits like berries, citrus and melons, some major grower-shippers in the state are gearing up for promotions to help boost summer sales.

The Sillies’ recognition arrives as fresh coconuts post 31.7% year-over-year dollar growth.

Launching in May, Crunch Pak says its comprehensive rebrand introduces a modernized logo and vibrant packaging designed to improve shelf visibility and simplify healthy snacking decisions for busy families.

While Maryland recently became the first state to pass a law regulating so-called “surveillance pricing” data, new data shows that New York voters want to completely ban the electronic shelf labels that would make such real-time price manipulation possible.

After decades of supplying the culinary elite, Caputo & Guest is bypassing the traditional retail supply chain to deliver ultra-fresh, manure-free specialty mushrooms directly to the home cook’s doorstep.

Former tree fruit marketer Joe Vargas has launched the company to give produce desks a data-driven edge.

The company says it will support the U.S.-based startup’s business growth and accelerate the adoption of smart solutions in the ag sector.

New state laws and a county-wide broadband network are turning science fiction into reality, allowing autonomous tractors and drones to revolutionize the nation’s leafy green production.