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With more than a decade of produce industry experience, Jake Kamysz is focused on pineapples, bananas and plantains for the company.

The report showcases major wins in trade, food safety, sustainability, nutrition and health, and more.

Columnist Armand Lobato reflects on produce-related travels during his career.

Former FDA deputy commissioner shares what produce industry business should focus on in the year ahead.

From data-backed insights to in-store execution, retailers are refining how the category is marketed to maintain momentum in an increasingly competitive produce aisle.

Netafim North America’s Melissa Lilze talks the top five trends that will impact irrigators in the coming year.

Rice at $132.89 and cotton at $117.35 will receive the highest per-acre rates, but some have called payments a bandage in the midst of current farm economic crisis.

At 60, “Farmer Steve” transformed an overgrown Connecticut property into a joyful garden, orchard and sunflower room that became a viral TikTok inspiration, proving it’s never too late to start growing.

Alex Van Wingerden and Mary Parreira join returning members to the nine-person board for the 2026-27 term.