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Columnist Armand Lobato reflects on how good managers make produce work look simple and his hope for the next generation.

Mushrooms’ culinary versatility gives retailers opportunities to capitalize on consumer trends driving consumption.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s vice president of sustainability spoke with The Packer about her experience at COP29 and what’s ahead for sustainability in 2025.

The Wenatchee, Wash.-based grower-packer-shipper says it supports community education, nutrition and wellness.

The company is supporting No Kid Hungry for a fifth year and sponsoring the “Get Fit for No Kid Hungry” initiative.

In 2025, overall food prices are anticipated to rise at a slower pace than the historical average rate of growth.

An analysis will be available for review and comment by the public until Feb 28.

The city of Overland Park has begun upgrades to the market, with the project expected to finish by spring 2026.

All EPC leadership class participants going back to the program’s inception in 2018 were also honored during the 2024 event.

The new fee structure takes into account modern shipping methods and transitions to a per-pound-based fee schedule.