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The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced today the launch of a nationwide search for a new CEO and Executive Director.

The government of France has announced it has put in place a ban on plastic packaging on many fresh unprocessed fruits and vegetables as of Jan. 1.

The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that advance adjusted retail sales estimates for U.S. grocery stores in September totaled $68.57 billion, up 0.7% from August and up 7.4% from a year ago.

The leading trade fair for the global fruit trade, which will take place in Berlin from February 9th to 11th as a face-to-face event, reports a high number of registrations and a high level of internationality.

A new report from the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration provides an analysis of foodborne illnesses in the calendar year 2019.

Kroger partnered with produce supplier G&R Farms in May and June to raise $9,000 for scholarship and grant funds for FFA students in Georgia through the Growing America’s Farmer’s (GAF) promotional program.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a final rule that reapportions membership on the Florida Tomato Committee under the federal marketing order for Tomatoes Grown in Florida.

Produce industry veteran Jamey Higham will become the next president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, effective in early 2022.

U.S. potato growers and industry partners from around the country are invited to the nation’s capital for the new NPC Washington Summit, Feb. 28-March 3, 2022.