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The Packer tours Central Market, in Austin, Texas, in the latest installment of Market Crush, a series featuring retail produce purveyors who are crushing it when it comes to dynamic displays that drive shoppers to buy.

Denise Junqueiro, the new vice president of commercial for tropicals, will develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Apeel’s tropicals business in the Americas and other global markets, the company says.

A new white paper from ZAG Technical Services explores how technology could change the food industry in 2024 and beyond.

NEPC’s 2023 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo drew major retailers of the region as well as area growers, wholesalers, marketers, packers, brokers and more.

The annual event hosted by the Watsonville, Calif.-based grower brings together the local community and raises donations for area nonprofits.

Despite the portrayal in a recent Netflix documentary, leafy greens producers have made great strides in food safety — and are committed to further progress, says California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement CEO Tim York.

The Alliance for Food and Farming hosted its sixth Safe Fruits and Veggies Farm Tour for registered dietitians and health and nutrition writers and influencers, Aug. 21-23, on California’s Monterey Peninsula.

Cheri Diebel has served as president and CEO for the Delano, Calif.-based agricultural commodities marketing company since January 2012. Her successor has held that role for Pacific Ag Management.

While a recent tropical storm and moderate earthquake hit Southern California on the same day, the California Avocado Commission reports the state’s avocado growers experienced minimal impact.

The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has awarded a $10,000 2023-24 academic scholarship to Jacob Meeuwsen.