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The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association supports the adoption of the Local Farms and Food Act, which backers claim will help local growers, in the 2023 farm bill.

Frutura CEO David Krause discusses how an agreement to use Coca Cola’s Maid and Simply brands on Dayka & Hackett’s fresh citrus and grapes came to be. Products are set to appear as early as the third quarter of 2023.

Dole Food Co. is asking self-proclaimed non-banana eaters to share their “life-without-bananas” stories, photos and videos.

The accelerator brings companies with ready-to-market solutions. These companies may already be in adjacent markets with the potential to provide the produce industry with climate-smart innovation.

David Whitmore, a longtime employee of and former vice president for Peak of the Market, died April 16 at age 60.

Clarifruit CEO Elad Mardix says artificial intelligence could help optimize supply chains, reduce waste and enable the industry to balance ever-increasing demand and a need to significantly reduce emissions.

Potatoes USA is seeking to fill 60 open seats, with each board member serving a three-year term.

California-based Side Delights is introducing Spuds, a reduced-cost imperfect potato line packaged in 10-pound bags.

The International Fresh Produce Association initiated its women’s mentoring program on April 17 at the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference in Orlando, Fla.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s June 7-8 Retail Conference in Chicago will bring plenty of advantages to attendees, organizers say.