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Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss the FDA’s exploration of regulating use of the term “healthy” on food labels, plus New York crops and retail awards, in this episode of Packer Insight.

NEW YORK STATE — After such a rollercoaster in 2020, the state’s growers, shippers and marketers don’t know what to expect for 2021.

NEW YORK STATE — The crops may turn out just fine this year in New York, but that’s about it.

The next Empire State Producers Expo will be in-person Jan. 11-13, 2022, said Brian Reeves, president of New York State Vegetable Growers Association.

Minkus Family Farms, New Hampton, N.Y., has almost completed a facility expansion.

The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has awarded a grant for trials of early spring, high-tunnel miniature cabbages and sprouting broccoli crops.

Total online grocery sales in May were 3.5 times higher than pre-pandemic levels, totaling $7.0 billion, according to the latest report from retail consulting firm Brick Meets Click.

PMG is once again showcasing great seasonal displays through its Produce Artist Award Series program, and all produce merchandisers, specialists and produce managers are welcome to participate.

These are the produce posts that caught our attention this week.

The battle over Mexican tomato prices has reared up again between warring grower groups.