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Jim Ehrlich, the 2024 Potato Person of the Year, was recognized for his work advocating for the potato industry in Colorado and nationally. The award is co-sponsored by The Packer and the National Potato Council.

The Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of FMI — The Food Industry Association, has named six finalists for the 2024 SQF Excellence Awards.

USDA says about $26 million in funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program will aim to help build, coordinate and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises.

In a filing, the Federal Trade Commission claims the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history will eliminate competition and raise grocery prices for millions of consumers, while harming tens of thousands of workers.

Retailers have several winning strategies to sell more mangoes, says Dan Spellman, director of marketing of the National Mango Board.

Continental Fresh plans to introduce its Water For All mangoes at the Southeast Produce Council’s 2024 Southern Exposure, highlighting the company’s PLU with Purpose campaign that supports clean-water initiatives.

Titan Farms has introduced a redesigned website highlighting its fresh peach offerings, featuring recipes, nutrition facts, team insights and an interactive timeline.

Launching March 1, the “Mushroom Loyalist” campaign is expected to reach the top third of mushroom buyers who account for almost 75% of all mushroom dollar sales and 68% of all mushroom purchases.

The National Potato Council’s latest economic findings show a current $4.78 billion value in economic activity, which could grow by more than 21% with the opening of new market access.