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Signs are pointing to an uptick in holiday produce purchases, Robinson Fresh predicts, with large family gatherings driving demand for both fruit and vegetables.

A team at Michigan State University and partner institutions has earned a $3.95 million grant to reduce and manage blueberry fruit rot.

The packaging aims to better meet the evolving needs of the market, combining sustainability, freshness and an enhanced eating experience, according to the company.

The Kearny, N.J.-based commercial-scale indoor vertical farm has added a new fruit tomato, available at select Whole Foods Markets.

The new proposal calls for creating more policies and procedures to encourage a reduction of food waste and funds to assist in developing new technologies.

IFCO Systems has been providing the produce industry with reusable packaging containers since 1992, but it’s still keeping up with the times, says Rick Overholt, vice president of grower sales.

Canada-based processed potato producer McCain Foods has launched Presia Ag Insights.

Six founding members of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program want to invite suppliers and growers to be a part of the newly launched program.

In this latest “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast with ZAG Technical Services, Chief Financial Officer Tim Bussey explores the importance of making an investment in tech, the biggest challenges faced in IT planning and more.