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Demand for organic sweet potatoes continues to be strong, says Kristi Hocutt, director of sales and marketing for Sims, N.C.-based Triple J Produce Inc.

The first British Columbia cherries should hit the market by the end of June, says Richard Isaacs, commercial director of Global Fruit, Creston, B.C.

One-third of investors in Yum! Brands and Restaurant Brands International (RBI) support the exploration of reusable packaging, an advocacy group says.

In an industry that is a dynamic as it is chaotic, fresh produce industry leaders and mental health advocates have shared resources for managing stressors faced every day.

Selected from the global logistics company’s network of 96,000 contract carriers, the program recognizes 23 carriers that stood out for exceptional quality and more.

The grocer has launched a new creative campaign, logo and packaging to celebrate 60 years of the brand, which includes packaged salads.

From farm to table, immigrant workers get the job done. At least for now. That was the theme of a May 31 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where lawmakers heard impassioned testimony from growers and worker advocates.

Pallavi Joyappa can’t sleep. While she was appointed president of the Union City, Calif.-based Emerald Packaging in late February of this year, it’s not her executive post that’s keeping her up at night.

Doug Johnson brings 23 years of produce industry experience to the supply chain management company.