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The Chelan, Wash.-based fruit marketing company’s report contains 50 pages explaining what goes into growing, harvesting and packing the varieties under the Joyfully Grown brand.

DAT Freight & Analytics projects truck contract rates to decrease across all markets over the next 12 months.

The company is highlighting progress in reducing its carbon footprint and curbing food waste, as well as including regenerative agriculture and farming practices.

The three product lines come fully prepared to cook in 30 minutes or less, with prominent labeling that calls out the preferred cooking method, according to Calavo.

The 15th anniversary of Fruit Attraction ended Oct. 5 with the best participation figures in the history of the trade fair.

The early numbers speak to a larger potato crop in Idaho for the 2023-24 season, and that means more affordable potatoes and greater promotion opportunities for retailers.

The fifth Eastern Produce Council Leadership Class recently had a chance to visit Hionis Greenhouses and the Clifford E. and Melda C. Snyder Research and Extension Farm at Rutgers University.

Having a seasoned produce supervisor handle operations for major store events is good — having additional experienced personnel on hand to deal with the swarm of demands is even better, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Mariani Nut Company is dedicated to delivering premium products that consistently exceed your customers’ expectations.