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It’s been a few months since the Boston Market Terminal closed for good, scattering companies to nearby warehouses, the neighboring New England Produce Center or to retirement.

Part 2 of The Packer’s Tom Karst recently interviewed Hans Sauter, chief sustainability officer and senior vice president of research and development at Fresh Del Monte.

At least it’s better than last year: That’s the sentiment felt across East Coast apple orchards and packing houses, in more ways than one.

The more innovative your company is, the more your sales will improve, according to a study revealed at the Southeast Produce Council’s Sept. 9-11 Southern Innovations show in Savannah, Ga.

With more people seeking out organic options in the produce aisle, Pure Flavor is connecting with shoppers to promote their extensive line of organic veggies as a healthy and convenient lifestyle choice.

New York City-based indoor grower Square Roots has launched two new salad mixes, entering the $8.1 billion-packaged salads and greens category.

Tehachapi, Calif.-based Revol Greens has launched four new salad kits using greenhouse-grown lettuces that will hit shelves along the West Coast in early October.

With Fresh Del Monte operations and distribution in more than 90 countries, Hans Sauter has a global perspective on sustainability efforts.

The recent announcement that Amazon had replaced Walmart as the largest retailer in the U.S. shows a striking strategy similarity, and a chart of Amazon net income since 1994 paints the picture.

Lifelong grocery professional Price Mabry has accepted the role of vice president of fresh at Hattiesburg, Miss.-based Roberts Co., which owns grocery chains such as Corner Market.