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Oppy’s marketing plan for Mexican avocados centers around the pillars of sustainability, high quality and reliability, says Rodrigo Lopez, category director of citrus and avocados.

The annual event is marked by Lipman locations across North America uniting to devote time to serving communities.

The new facility is expected to strengthen Lineage’s network in Texas, which now spans more than 189 million cubic feet of capacity across 19 locations.

Supporters say the Specialty CROP Act responds to continued high tariffs, burdensome labeling requirements and other trade barriers that restrict U.S. products from accessing foreign markets.

Grower-shippers say onion volume has inched upward this season, and plenty of good-quality onions should be available for the holidays and beyond.

Watch as the recipients of this year’s awards for Produce Retailer of the Year and Produce Marketer of the Year are honored at the recent International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show.

The featured guest on this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode is Rob Nickels, who handles category management, procurement and merchandising of fresh produce and floral for Giant Food.

With all eyes on football, Naturipe is ready to support promotions that Avocados From Mexico is launching, says Andy Bruno, president of Naturipe Farms’ avocado division.

“While the season got off to a late start, the overall quality and flavor of our fruit has been nothing short of excellent,” said Bee Sweet Citrus sales representative Jason Sadoian.

Stuart Woolf, president and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing, was first elected to the Western Growers board in 2015.