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The Sunshine State’s avocado growers continue their nearly two-decades-long battle with the destructive laurel wilt disease.

Even considering their growth in the last two decades, blueberries were identified in a poll of industry professionals as the berry with the biggest potential to grow consumption in the next five years.

The gathering highlighted advancements in strawberry farming, covering disease diagnostics, pest management and production automation for sustainable industry growth.

The Soledad, Calif.-based company and home of Josie’s Organics says its recent recognition highlights the company’s leadership.

Blackberries are awesome already, but researchers in Florida are working on boosting their health benefits even more.

This popular fruit led the list of most-purchased produce commodities, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 consumer survey. See how other items fared and how inflation has affected consumer shopping habits.

From almonds and apples to avocados and blueberries, while many high-value, specialty crops depend on bee pollination to thrive, historically little has been known about the intricate world inside the hive — until now.

Summer merchandising is ripe with opportunity. Columnist Armand Lobato shares some must-have steps and display tips to make the produce department stand out to shoppers this season.

Strawberry fields in California’s central coast region were challenged early in the season with winter rain and cold temperatures, but spring and summer availability is looking strong, says Cindy Jewell.