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This week’s episode of Packer Insight focuses on the honorees of the annual Women in Produce special section that features influential industry leaders.

Chicago-based Numerator has launched a new holiday sentiment study to understand the impact of the pandemic and vaccination status on upcoming holiday celebrations.

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.

Pure Flavor’s Cloud 9 Bite-Sized Fruity Tomatoes have been awarded the coveted ChefsBest Excellence Award, adding to the already illustrious reputation of this unique snacking tomato endorsed by professional chefs.

Organic carrots are a huge part of the carrot category, making up more than one-quarter (26.4%) of retail carrot sales in 2019.

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.