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I was doing some spring cleaning when Russ T. Blade emerged from behind some folders. “Rusty,” as readers know is the miniature imaginary produce manager who occasionally drops in to talk shop.

Good Foods, Pleasant Prairie, Wis., has hired Jay Guzman as key account manager.

The National Mango Board, Orlando, Fla., is offering display bins to U.S. mango shippers on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sesame Street characters could start popping up in convenience stores across the nation as part of the Eat Brighter! campaign.

Amazon has cut Whole Foods prices again, this time with a focus on fresh produce.

The Star Group of Companies, Saskatoon, Saskatchewon, is pledging to reduce plastic use, following a number of steps it has taken towards that goal.

Northeastern growers and retailers are finding the late-season EverCrisp apple variety a benefit to their sales.

Berry lovers that are loyal to California Giant Berry Farms can now easily find what retailers in their area carry the brand.

McDill Associates, Soquel, Calif., scooped up awards at the 2018 Silicon Valley ADDY Awards, including a gold award for marketing Pure Hothouse products.

The Hass Avocado Board’s latest report on shopper insights shows that avocado-buying households are diverse in different regions of the U.S.