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Speaking before the crowd at International Fresh Produce Association’s big show, Chef José Andrés said food — handled in a better way — has the power to heal the body, the spirit and the community.

For many years, retail organic sales seemed to increase at a minimum of 10% every year. Times change and the winds of inflation and worries about the economy are slowing the momentum toward organics.

Grocery inflation is hot now, but USDA economists are predicting a big chill in 2023.

The inaugural International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show was off to a high-energy start Oct. 27, as IFPA CEO Cathy Burns took the stage for a rousing state of the industry address.

Market research company Numerator says the Kroger and Albertsons merger will eventually mean Kroger will be reaching 2 in 3 shoppers in the U.S.

Hot topics at the Global Produce and Floral Show ran the gamut from sustainability to controlled environment agriculture to technology to new varieties to the power of social media to snacking, convenience and more.

Décor, clothing and little touches around a produce department don’t necessarily change a lot, but they can lead to increased customer traffic, sales and gross profit, says columnist Armand Lobato.

The year-over-year pace of inflation slowed to 7.7% in October, a new Consumer Price Index report reveals.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 27-29, was packed with excitement, exhibitors and attendees.

Strong demand and higher pricing characterized the potato market in early November, and tight market conditions are expected to continue through the holidays.