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While some view produce specialists’ as “retail cops” looking for trouble during unannounced store visits, columnist Armand Lobato says their actual goal is to help produce managers and departments prosper.

The California-based grower, packer and distributor of avocados said it will launch a full-service program for year-round avocado supplies.

Meet the innovators, changemakers and pioneers shaping the future of fresh.

The chef known for her role as a Food Network judge and host of “Farmhouse Rules” will appear on the organization’s social media and will showcase New York apples in a culinary delight.

The company says Lisa (Davis) Corrigan has held various key positions during her more than 20 years in the fresh produce industry.

Innovation, fruit breeding and more innovation were on display at the 2024 Fruit Attraction, Oct. 8-10, in Madrid.

As tropical fruits are seeing accelerated growth in mainstream markets, Tierra Suelta says it is expanding from its core wholesale business with direct-to-retailer programs across the U.S. and Canada.

The Salinas, Calif.-based company said it will debut new mini salad kits and offer samples of two of its new chopped kits at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show.

Funded projects include aligning pesticide regulatory systems and harmonizing maximum residue limits on exported produce and more.