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David Whitmore, a longtime employee of and former vice president for Peak of the Market, died April 16 at age 60.

Clarifruit CEO Elad Mardix says artificial intelligence could help optimize supply chains, reduce waste and enable the industry to balance ever-increasing demand and a need to significantly reduce emissions.

Potatoes USA is seeking to fill 60 open seats, with each board member serving a three-year term.

California-based Side Delights is introducing Spuds, a reduced-cost imperfect potato line packaged in 10-pound bags.

The International Fresh Produce Association initiated its women’s mentoring program on April 17 at the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference in Orlando, Fla.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s June 7-8 Retail Conference in Chicago will bring plenty of advantages to attendees, organizers say.

The Organic Center and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research are funding over $2 million in projects to strengthen the organic label and support organic farmers.

Other produce part-timers made excuses to avoid this messy late-shift routine, but columnist Armand Lobato says he thrived on it.