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Amazon wants you to buy groceries online, and it seems they will succeed.

Previewing the Aug. 23-24 2018 Apple Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference, U.S. Apple Association president Jim Bair talked with The Packer’s editor Tom Karst July 31.

SALINAS, Calif. – Mark Adamek, director of romaine, artisan and mixed leaf production for Tanimura & Antle, said he has high hopes for the rest of the season despite challenges earlier in the year.

See which region of the U.S. has shoppers most likely to buy apples, along with purchasing habits by age group, ethnicity and choice between conventional and organic options.

Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Co. has closed on a deal to buy a packinghouse and related assets of Oxnard Lemon Associates Ltd., Oxnard, Calif.

Recently having assumed the role of editor of The Packer, I thought a perfect question for the LinkedIn Fresh Produce Industry Group was this:

Sourcing for meal kit operations can be difficult, but the fresher the ingredients the better. Three e-commerce retailers led a panel July 12 at the Organic Produce Summit and talked about challenges and opportunities.

California citrus growers have fared relatively well this season despite lower volumes.

The Guatemalan Produce Trade Association’s new website aims to better connect buyers and importers of Guatemalan produce items.

Onion industry veteran Cliff Riner joins G&R Farms, Glennville, Ga., as crop production manager.