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While the past few years have been volatile, growers in the province see plenty of opportunities.

BERLIN — International Fresh Produce Association’s annual Executive Leadership Summit, held one day prior to Fruit Logistica, welcomed more than 120 executive leaders from 24 countries.

The event, hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services, highlighted the correlation between nutrition and health.

Measure to Improve’s CEO and Burford Ranch’s director of farming have joined the foundation board.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is seeking to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger, citing consumer harm. The companies have defended the merger and pledged to fight lawsuit.

A weather-related bump in demand for truckload capacity pushed spot freight volumes to all-time highs for January, according to a report from DAT Freight & Analytics.

Exhibitors at this year’s Fruit Logistica brought their A-game, sharing the latest industry innovations and engaging in candid discussion around the challenges and opportunities facing the global produce industry.