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Jeff Mallory is vice president of produce operations at Hy-Vee, Inc. in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Continued growth and greater consumer choice is anticipated for tomorrow’s organic fresh produce sector, according to a survey from The Packer.

Oppy offers a big range of organics, including apples, pears, berries, ginger root, grapes, kiwi, avocados, cherries, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes, says senior sales representative Rachel Mehdi.

Porterville, Calif.-based Homegrown Organic Farms is continuing to increase the amount of its acreage certified with the Equitable Food Initiative, says Elise Smith, marketing manager.

The National Organic Program published integrity and enforcement dashboard for 2022 that outlines trends and enforcement statistics.

A Center for Produce Safety program aims to develop professionals who have the well-rounded skill set it takes to advance fresh produce food safety, says Steve Patricio, CPS board director.

The state’s farmers grow about 25% of the annual U.S. lettuce supply, according to USDA statistics.

Kenny Lund is the executive vice president of Allen Lund Company logistics division in Louisville, Ky.

Native Maine Operations Inc., Westbrook, Maine, and Hartford Provision Co., South Windsor, Conn., have each been awarded five-year federal contracts to provide fresh fruits and vegetables.