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Retail demand for onions has been strong during the COVID-19 pandemic, but shippers see plenty of opportunity to increase promotions even more in the months ahead.

Aidan Mouat, CEO and co-founder of Hazel Technologies Inc., on finalizing a $70 million Series C financing round, which will bring the company’s cumulative total raised to over $87 million.

Mainstream U.S. consumers are starting to realize how awesome the super-sweet, golden flesh of mangoes can be, joining the rest of the world in its appreciation.

We’ve got quite a lineup for you in this issue of PMG magazine. Along with a slew of commodity-focused features, the magazine features contributed columns from a number of well-respected industry leaders.

Grilling is always a significant cross-merchandising opportunity for fresh produce, and this year it is the focus for Houston-based MountainKing Potatoes even more so than usual.

The flip side to crazy freight rates is that Northeast customers may look more to Jersey Fresh produce this summer and fall rather than pay for a truck to come from the West, said New Jersey produce professionals.

Episode 48 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview with Michelle Grainger, executive director of the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission.

The rise of online grocery ordering has not gone unnoticed by Northwest cherry growers.

From a great crop of large fruit to promotions during the summer Olympics and a focus on organics, the Peruvian Avocado Commission is gearing up for a busy Avocados from Peru season.

To survive and thrive, produce professionals always have to ask: Where do we go from here?