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Columnist Armand Lobato explains one produce manager’s system of fixing troubled stores by committing to a monthlong push with no days off to get the ship righted.

For its fresh fruits division, Dole reported revenue increased 6.6% primarily due to higher worldwide volumes of bananas sold, as well as higher worldwide pricing of bananas and pineapples.

The San Antonio-based grower said its Crystal Taste Award-winning heirloom tomato will be available at select Aldi stores across the U.S. in mid-November through March.

Due to the extended season, the company reported strong Moroccan clementines will arrive late November and early December.

While the overall holdings are down, the first apple holdings report from the U.S. Apple Association shows holdings are still 8% more than the five-year average for November.

Intensifying competition for e-grocery customers has turbocharged U.S. demand as both total and delivery monthly sales set record highs.

Jeff Kammermeyer brings over 20 years of experience across sales, marketing, strategy and operations.

The Costa Rican grower-shipper says its banana farms earned a five-star rating in the certification, which promotes sustainable development and environmental conservation.

A new campaign aims to connect consumers to the growers behind the nutritious vegetable and Thanksgiving staple.

The Ontario-based greenhouse grower and marketer of fresh produce has acquired Greenhill Produce, a nearly 150-acre greenhouse facility.