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See the 2020 Fresh Trends Data on kiwifruit!

Starr Ranch Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., is using a back-to-school sweepstakes to lighten up the transition more fun this year.

GoodLeaf’s 45,000 square-foot Guelph, Ontario, facility is now fully functional.

Sunbury, Pa.-based Weis Markets has made significant price reductions on apples, potatoes, bagged salads, tomatoes-on-the-vine and more as part of its Low, Low Price program.

Mango and avocado distributor Fresh Directions International, Miami, has hired Andy Garces for the new position of sales and marketing manager.

(UPDATED) Avocado company Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., has filed for an initial public offering, with plans to use the symbol “AVO” on the NASDAQ.

With another edition of Fast Facts: The Cast video series from Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers provides insights on selling apples in the summer and best promotion bets for the fall.

As in most regions of the U.S., supermarket business in Michigan has been strong since the COVID-19 pandemic hit earlier this year, and foodservice sales dropped dramatically before showing some signs of a rebound.

The Packer’s 2020 West Coast Produce Expo is expanding as a free virtual event.

Things are sweet for the start of the SweeTango apple season.