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Fourth-generation potato grower Dominic LaJoie of Van Buren, Maine has been elected as president of the National Potato Council, and to lead the grower-led organization’s executive committee.

The Newark, Del.-based Produce Marketing Association has joined the steering committee for the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA).

Organic sales have risen 31%, and the number of organic farms has increased 17% between 2008 and 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

A pandemic that shuttered businesses and altered food production, purchases and delivery. Nationwide strife over racial inequity and injustice. A record number of climate-related disasters. Contentious elections.

Strawberries enjoyed a third week in a row at No. 1 on PMG, while pummelos bumped oranges down to take the No. 2 spot, landing oranges at No. 3.

Watsonville, Calif.-based Driscoll’s has announced a partnership with the Israel-based technology solutions company Consumer Physics to leverage its SCiO technology to innovate Driscoll’s quality measurement process.

Even though lemons and onions have close to full foodservice penetration in all regional U.S. markets, data shows they’re the way to go for the rest of winter and into spring.

New members of Congress will discuss industry issues in virtual meet-and greet-sessions that are offered exclusively to United Fresh Produce Association members.

Side Delights revealed recently released trend data on the growing focus on the health benefits of foods and the impact it has on consumer behavior.