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When Vidalia season ends in early September, growers of Peruvian sweet onions step in to keep store shelves stocked, creating consistency that helps to build consumer recognition and brand loyalty year-round.

The global fruit breeding and genetics company has named Fiachra Moloney to the newly created role of director of growth and market development, while fresh produce industry veteran Jennifer Sanchez joins as chief marketing officer.

By adapting to a three-week accelerated harvest timeline through high-impact branding, robust postharvest protocols and strategic merchandising, California table grape shippers are positioning domestic supply to lead autumn produce sets.

A multigenerational leadership team has partnered with the company to connect regional apple growers with growing national retail demand.

The recent cyclospora outbreak in fresh lettuce didn’t just hurt produce sales; it crippled overall grocery foot traffic and retail spend across the store. Circana’s Jonna Parker unpacks the road to recovery.

Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson says the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act faces a post-election delay until November, but growers can force a vote during the lame-duck session by demanding H-2A updates with a united voice.

Fretting over the impending quarter-end inventory? Columnist Armand Lobato offers a few ways to ease the stress.

As shipping costs double, food recovery groups in California and Massachusetts have adapted daily routes to deliver fresh produce amid rising demand.

The East Coast shipper is expanding fall production across North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.