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During her more than 10 years in the produce industry, Krista Beckstead has worked in the apple grower, packer and shipping sector.

In one way or another, grocers have been dabbling in farming for years. But in the last 10 years, food retailers have found new and interesting ways to do it. Learn why, how and who is growing in-store.

Side Delights completed a package refresh and will be spotlighting a newly updated line of potatoes and onions at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.

Soren Bjorn has been appointed as the next CEO of Driscoll’s, bringing with him 17 years leading programs and initiatives at the California-based global berry marketer.

California-based grower-packer-shipper Bako Sweet has reported a promising start to its sweetpotato season and anticipates a slightly higher yield than 2022.

The postharvest solution developer Lytone is adding two products to tackle contamination and browning issues in fresh produce.

Okanagan Specialty Fruits, the creators of genetically engineered nonbrowning Arctic apples, has recently unveiled a 110,000-square-foot processing facility in Moses Lake, Wash.

Jen Doxey, who has over 20 years of experience in the produce industry, will oversee the sales operations of Fox Packaging and Fox Solutions and help develop sales and service strategies.

Mike Walsh has joined the company as East Coast sales manager, and Seymur Ashumov has joined as a sales executive.