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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Produce retail data from the first half of 2022 show trends in the marketplace that can be used as opportunities for growth — as well as solutions for the industry’s ongoing challenges.

The produce supplier and supermarket chain create a display with more than 77,000 pounds of bananas in Westmont, Ill.

The partnered project has launched in New York City, Washington D.C. and Houston with plans to extend into more cities in 2022.

The Sustainable Produce Summit’s keynote was Neil Stern, CEO of Good Food Holdings — which operates Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres Natural Market, Metropolitan Market, New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets.

Great Neck, N.Y.-based William H. Kopke Jr. Inc. is redesigning its Sweetums family of branded fruit, which includes citrus, grapes, cherries, pears, kiwi and berries.

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, released its first quarter 2022 financial results to investors and the general public — with details on how fresh produce and digital initiatives are panning out.

Did you miss it? See who at the Retail Conference hosted by International Fresh Produce Association made important retail connections and learned the latest market research as well as solutions for today’s challenges.

The Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge is ready for the next contestants from the produce industry. You can win a grand prize! But more importantly, you win support to meet your health goals.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Mariani Nut Co., Winters, Calif., known for its California almonds, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the company. To make it that long, the company hasn’t stood still. Here’s what’s new.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Produce industry professionals participate in the golf outing at the June 9-10 International Fresh Produce Association’s Retail Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.