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Gala apple sales and volume showed a sharp uptick in December compared with year-ago sales, according Stemilt Growers.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — While the polar vortex prevented some from making the trip to the Global Organic Produce Expo, those who were able to come were pleased with south Florida weather and the show.

Ocean Mist Farms is kicking off the Coachella, Calif., season with Peace, Love & Artichokes.

“Now if you could just solve the yam/sweet potato confusion.”

Branded apples have disrupted core variety sales, and given retailers another tier of apples promote, along with core variety organic apples.

Ambrosia Gold. Kiku. Kanzi. Smitten. Jazz. Envy. Pacific Rose.

The Wonderful Co., whose products include Wonderful Pistachios, Halos mandarins and other citrus and POM Wonderful products, pledges to use 100% renewable electricity at its operations by 2025.

Maglio Cos., Milwaukee, Wis., has introduced new options for its Readyripe watermelon pouch.

Ocean Mist Farms, Castroville, Calif., is launching Reach for the Gold, its spring artichoke campaign.

Melon grower and importer Sol Group, Pompano Beach Fla., will be shipping honeydews and cantaloupes this summer, and a full line of Kiss brand melons.