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Mollie Van Lieu is the vice president of nutrition and health at International Fresh Produce Association.

Retailers, tech leaders and growers weighed in on the future of Controlled Environment Agriculture at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show education panel discussion.

The CEO of Puerto Rico-based Caribbean Produce Exchange has more than 22 years of experience in the food industry.

In this video at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, Mastronardi Produce Brand Manager Kira Pocedic shares the story behind the Wild Wonders merchandising program for retailers.

While Florida’s November tomato crop will be smaller than normal due to the impact of Hurricane Ian, the state’s growers will remain significant suppliers from mid-October through December.

Marliese Myers was formerly the marketing director at Lakeside Organic Gardens. She has since taken a role as customer marketing director at Farm Journal, crops division.

Allison Moore is the executive vice president at Fresh Produce Association of the Americas in Nogales, Ariz.

The founder of Horifruit South America, who was known for his work expanding North American blueberry markets in winter to include Chilean blueberries, has died.

The vertical farm lettuce grower has recalled more than 600 cases of lettuce, but no cases of illness have been reported.

Jim Mills is partner and consumer business leader for Pacific Southwest region of Deloitte & Touche.