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Columnist Armand Lobato shares book titles from his own shelf that offer inspiration and information — and not all of them are about fresh produce.

To celebrate the opening, Jan. 7, the Lakewood, Colo.-based grocer will offer discounts on select organic produce items, including bunched spinach, kiwi, spaghetti squash and aloe vera leaves.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on one Oregon produce business for failing to meet contractual obligations to the seller of produce under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, according to a news release.

Temperatures cooled significantly in Florida’s citrus growing region last week, with average highs ranging from the low 60s to the low 70s, according to a USDA report.

A portion of proceeds from the sale-leaseback will repay a $30 million bridge loan from Mastronardi Produce to AppHarvest, along with the first two years of prepaid rent at the Berea farm, according to a news release.

Florida strawberry production for Wish Farms should see an increase in volume for 2022-23, says Nick Wishnatzki, public relations manager for the Plant City, Fla.-based grower-shipper.

While 2022 had its share of challenges from labor and supply chain shortages to drought and other devastating weather-related events, the year also offered much for which to be thankful.

The potato industry is set to gather for a star-studded event in Denver, where attendees can learn about the newest technology, methods and research during National Potato Council’s Potato Expo, Jan. 4-5.

The Los Alamitos, Calif.-based produce company is making the case to center produce as a food-as-medicine answer to support beleaguered shoppers surviving 2022’s cold and flu season.