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Amid a labor shortage across all employment levels, we risk losing the skills, talents and perspectives of 51% of our population when we don’t tailor our produce companies and roles to women’s needs today.

The appeal of familiar, comforting food in an uncertain world is fading, even though we’re heading into winter when carbs are king.

If your Brussels sprouts aren’t smashing sales, the cruciferous vegetable that looks like a miniature cabbage may still be evoking whiffs of dirty wet socks. Use TikTok trends to change that: smash it.

Consumers want more of everything: More functional health benefits and more flavor explosions on their tongues.

Mike Mauti of Execulytics recommends two strategies to help retail buyers and suppliers maneuver through today’s challenges: Focus more on domestic programs and plan much more in advance for import programs.

Potato prices grew by 10.9% compared to 2020, growing five times faster than the previous two years, according to Potatoes USA data from IRI.

In Episode 71 of the Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, Mike Mauti of Execulytics talks about Toronto retail, and this feature reveals the hottest produce retail trends in the greater Toronto area.

The USDA announced Feb. 18 that its avocado inspection program in Michoacan, Mexico has restarted and avocado exports to the U.S. have resumed.

As a growing number of greenhouses embrace lit facilities, the industry has steadily increased access to fresh produce for consumers and retailers alike.

Potato sales continue to perform well at retail compared with pre-pandemic conditions, says Kayla Dome, global marketing manager for retail at Potatoes USA.