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Aiming to provide an out-of-this-world experience, the Southeast Produce Council is preparing for this year’s Southern Exposure. Its flagship trade show and conference is set for March 2-4.

Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Rich River Produce is looking to expand its conventional and organic produce volume considerably this year, says Andrea Duarte, marketing and public relations director.

Lineage Fresh, launched November 2022 in the U.S., provides fresh storage solutions for major importers, grocers and producers of fresh fruit and produce, the company says.

Chicago-based Hazel Technologies is teaming up with Sysco and Avocados From Mexico for a second year to help preserve the quality of fruit in the direct-to-consumer Gametime Guac Box meal kit.

Bee Sweet Citrus is reporting a strong supply of lemons, cara cara navel oranges and blood oranges this year in time for spring holiday promotions.

The educational toolkit supplements the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and transforms “eating your fruits and veggies” into an exciting adventure.

The value of U.S. imports of fresh produce increased at a double-digit pace in 2022, with volume growing at a moderate pace.

Florida’s orange production estimate was knocked down again in the USDA’s February report.

The Tarrytown, N.Y.-based company’s Sunrays brand has been celebrated for excellence in package innovation and sustainable design at the PAC Global Awards.

With mushroom- and veggie-laden offerings, pizza lovers can have it both ways on National Pizza Day, Feb. 9, 2023..