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Produce experts tell why it’s an outdated belief to sell bananas based on price alone, as the fruit is a category leader, no matter what.

The Reedley, Calif.-based company says it is offering increasing volumes of organic lemons, sweet limes, grapefruit, and navel oranges this season — including newly certified organic washington navels.

The company says its traceability platform is being rolled out as a stand-alone product to create a lower price point for companies who are seeking a fully functional, cost-effective Food Safety Modernization Act 204 compliance and traceability solution.

The sustainable climate solutions provider’s latest tools and technologies for monitoring global shipments that increase sustainable practices during transport will be on display at the International Fresh Produce Association’s upcoming Global Produce and Floral Show.

The company says it will showcase the new packaging, now served in the Canadian market, during the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show this month in Atlanta.

The Equitable Food Initiative says attendees can develop facilitation skills to drive worker engagement and productivity.

The organic sweetpotato marketer has seen ideal growing conditions to wrap up the growing season, says Pat Bayor, vice president of sales and purchasing.

From mango-mania to sustainable ag practices, the grocer reveals its predictions on what Midwesterners will be reaching for most next year.

The company said it will host a variety of food and beverage services at GiumarraMart at the Global Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta.

A bipartisan bill proposes $14 billion in disaster relief for farmers impacted by 2023 wildfires, droughts and floods.