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North American Blueberry Council has filled two critical leadership vacancies by appointing Brian Bocock to the board of directors and Gonzalo Canessa as chair of the United Blueberry Advisory Committee.

The new integrated toolkit empowers retailers with ready-to-use merchandising assets and data-driven insights to maximize mushroom profitability among younger demographics.

The foundation seeks to close the gap between disease treatment spending and nutritional prevention with the aim of increasing fresh produce consumption and building healthier communities around the globe.

By replacing manual processes with Relex AI, Associated Wholesale Grocers plans to optimize its supply chain to improve in-stock levels and deliver fresher products to its 33-state retail network.

By monitoring wind-speed thresholds and deploying automated thermal irrigation, the producer is turning the unpredictable frost event into a manageable data point.

Gary Narducci will join as a sourcing expert for the vertically integrated grower, produce broker and logistics partner.

Bianca Kaprielian is redefining the role of the modern shipper by moving beyond USDA compliance to provide independent family farms with the operational support, crop planning and price stability necessary to ensure long-term survival in a volatile market.

The company plans to preview a new campaign and merchandising at booth No. 825 during the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show.

As Washington growers face rising costs and labor scarcity, a new partnership with Semillero de Ideas is transforming experienced harvesters into technical consultants to optimize orchard efficiency and automation.