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The rate of overall food inflation has slowed but remains above historical averages, according to a new Food Price report from the USDA.

If there was ever a short list for a city to host a pop-up produce dinner for 80 media and influencers, Manhattan would be near the top — if not No. 1, of course.

From trends in tropicals to the need for consumer education to customer loyalty, retailers discussed challenges and opportunities in produce during a panel discussion at the 2023 CPMA show on April 26.

Reinhardt Kapsak, who previously served as president and CEO of Produce for Better Health Foundation, will help IFIC in its mission to effectively communicate science-based information about sustainable food systems.

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research is awarding $1 million in grants to accelerate new ways to measure waste across the food system.

Reducing plastics in the organic supply chain is the focus of a May 9-10 event in Washington, D.C.

Nogales, Ariz.-based produce distributor and grower Divine Flavor has hired Patrick Cortes as its director of business development and strategic planning.

Bakersfield, Calif.-based International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG) is expanding its low-chill cherry program.

The milestone was achieved in fewer than two years.

Carrier Transicold’s new, engineless 40XR and 50XR truck refrigeration units elevate efficiency, reliability and sustainability, according to a news release.