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The nonprofit workforce development and certification organization says millions in worker bonuses, expanded trainings and new board members strengthened its impact across the fresh produce industry.

Columnist Armand Lobato shares what he calls a must-read book, just in time for Potato Lover’s Month in February.

The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador reports that overall exports are up 3.38%, due to uneven demand expansion across the world.

Morgan DiMartino returns as vice president of marketing, and Jose N. Garcete joins as logistics manager.

Some key political moves at USDA and nationwide had big impacts on produce-providing programs like SNAP and WIC in 2025.

The Packer broke some big tech stories for the produce industry in 2025, and they were often some of the more uplifting, helpful and future-looking stories out there.

A recent webinar explores how a tight labor market reduces domestic production and ultimately puts upward pressure on food pricing.

The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer is supporting a coral comeback with Force Blue by installing a field nursery of coral-decorated “trees” in the Florida Keys.

This is the first offering for the grower, marketer and distributor of fresh fruit since its integration with Dole Diversified North America in October.