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Soaring prices: It’s on pretty much every produce person’s mind. Retailers have more tools than ever to handle it. Read the article and for more, listen to Episode 75 of the Tip of the Iceberg Podcast.

When I stroll into my neighborhood grocery store with my toddler, my favorite clerk’s brown eyes light up.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based food solutions company SpartanNash is donating more than $1 million worth of critical food and supplies to Ukrainians amid the country’s recent invasion and attacks by Russia.

It’s common wisdom that understanding the past helps make better decisions for tomorrow, an axiom forming the foundation of the 2022 Produce Almanac.

After acquiring a lot of new customers, FreshDirect is focusing on strengthening its brand and continuing to build market share, particularly in the New York City metro area.

NEW YORK — Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Mario DePalma — called “the Michelangelo of Produce” by his colleagues — designs urban retail store produce displays.

Learn how — and why — to use social media wisely for your produce business, as a retailer or supplier.

We reveal and critique the contest winners in these categories: best produce manager, best produce merchandiser/specialist, broccoli/cauliflower, Chilean produce, citrus, potatoes, mushrooms and winter greens.

PMG staff members discuss: How has the produce industry affected your lifestyle, off the clock?

The first appointees have experience at Raley’s, Smitty’s, Meijer, Ahold Delhaize, Schnucks, Bashas’, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Marks & Spencer, Associated Wholesale Grocers and International Fresh Produce Association.