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The Climate Prediction Center says there’s a 71% chance of La Niña conditions developing from October through December, while also issuing a La Niña Watch. However, one meteorologist expects La Niña to make a quick exit.

While the fresh produce industry faces a multitude of threats, the International Fresh Produce Association continues to advocate for fresh fruits and vegetables, said CEO Cathy Burns in her keynote address.

The expansion will be celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on January 14.

According to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, growth was fueled by the largest base of e-grocery shoppers to date, continued gains in order frequency and strong spending per order.

The vice president of global marketing and communications for U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is an accomplished global marketing leader with a 20-year track record of building, transforming and elevating some of the world’s most recognizable food and beverage brands.

Every season is ripe for coming up with ideas to push sales with secondary displays, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Attendees are invited to stop by booth No. 1039 to get a sneak peek of Blue Diamond’s refreshed branding and enter a giveaway for an Apple Watch.

The invite-only reception featured line dancing, live music and, of course, great networking.

Through proceeds from limited-edition reusable bag sales and customer donations, the campaign raised a total of $113,220, exceeding the retailer’s $100,000 goal.

A quarantine of 75 square miles has been placed for a portion of Los Angeles County, following the detection of two adults, to prevent the spread of this invasive species.