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Old-time salespeople used to say it all the time, “Don’t sell ‘em the steak, sell ‘em the sizzle.”

I was thumbing through a copy of “The Packer, a Century of Produce,” published in 1993. It’s a rich collection of reflections, produce and people.

Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., is again shipping Gem avocados, to complement full-size hass avocados grown in California.

Hy-Vee has launched a pilot program that lets shoppers buy products approaching their “best before” date at a significant discount.

Earthbound Farm surveyed more than 500 shoppers to learn about who is buying organic food, and the company found the organic shopper profile has shifted toward the mainstream.

The 2019 SweeTango apple harvest has begun and first reports are two thumbs up.

Dukarani Food Processing Inc., Elite Fresh Produce Distributors LLC, Fidalgo Services USA Inc., JX Nippon ANCI Inc., and North Bound Berries are new companies to the Market. Plus company profile changes.

Chiquita Brands International, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., has a new dedicated container service from Central America to Europe.

Apparel Star, Creative Food Solutions, Frisco Fresh Market, and Procurant are new companies to the Market. Club Chef Southeast, Field Fresh Foods Inc, Libros Produce and Produce Pro Software have updated profiles.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Have a Plant will succeed Fruits & Veggies — More Matters as the new consumer marketing message from the Produce for Better Health Foundation to promote fruit and vegetable consumption.