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According to research released in February from Texas A&M University, U.S. imports of fruits, vegetables and nuts from Mexico totaled $18.7 billion during 2022.

Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, says more controlled environment agriculture firms are establishing themselves in Texas to better serve local and regional marketplaces.

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) has eyes on the prize for its Viva Fresh 2023 event, and they’re all pointed toward promoting health and wellness through increased fruit and vegetable consumption.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture and Rutgers University Cooperative Extension offer Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training required by the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule.

Wakefern, which had record sales of more than $18 billion in 2022, is a retailer-owned cooperative including the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners.

Companies that specialize in food safety and traceability continue to put forth innovative ways to transport and store perishable food.

Instacart Marketplace implements random-weight fresh produce ads, featuring specific brands and farms, for all of its grocery partners.

Broccoli isn’t the only cruciferous vegetables worth merchandising, broccoli’s cousins — broccolini, romanesco, broccoli rabe and cauliflower — can enliven wet racks and provides shoppers an array of options.