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The company has introduced the on-the-go product to provide consumers with healthier snacking options.

Xavier Equihua, president of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, attributes the increase to an “on year” in the Peruvian avocado industry and to a movement toward diversification among U.S. buyers as they source their avocados.

Building profitable controlled environment agriculture means right-sizing technology to suit your environment and achieve your goals. And those goals should be focused on ROI, say industry experts.

Football season is here, and it’s always been a good theme to help promote fresh produce, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Michael Marsh, the president and CEO of the national trade association, says this will bring relief to growers across the country.

The Atlanta-based greenhouse grower says it is on target to donate more than 3 million pounds of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, peppers and leafy greens by the end of the year.

Urban soil scientist Anna Paltseva highlights the complexity, risks and opportunities of city soils, stressing their vital role in urban agriculture, ecosystem health and community well-being, while offering practical solutions to manage contamination.

Category Partners shares data-backed insights and retail implications for suppliers and marketers.

In this week’s Fresh Produce Friday segment, The Bulb shows how urban farming, mobile markets and grocery partnerships turn surplus into access.