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It’s no surprise tropicals continue to ride a tidal wave of what’s hot, and rising demand is keeping those who...

Some potato shippers continue to develop less traditional production areas to fill gaps between storage supplies and fresh crops, like...

Kenny Lund, vice president of operations for Allen Lund Company in La Canada, near Los Angeles, believes the transportation landscape...

Kevin Stanger, president of Wada Farms Marketing Group LLC, Idaho Falls, ID, is a big fan of the state’s branding...

Miami is southern Florida’s cultural, financial, and economic center and abounds with locally-grown, organic, and imported produce. It has overcome...

Trucking industry rates have gone up 10 to 20 percent over the last year or so, with rate increases occurring...

The potato category continues to diversify, from the ever-popular Russets and reds to whites, yellows, and darker hues like blue...

Retailers continue to expand their selections of convenience-driven offerings, from pre-cut and value-added produce packs to grab-and-go salads and entrees...

Potatoes and onions may be classics, but their appeal is universal. Consumers of all ages are rediscovering the full-flavored, healthful...

No one can dispute Mexico’s pivotal role in the North American produce scene, but in recent years countries across Central...

In the retail grocery world, change it seems, is the only constant. “Consumer purchasing is really changing,” says Don Goforth,...

Heavy hitters like Chile, Peru, and Guatemala may dominate the export scene, but other countries are moving ahead with the...

Even with the many venues for storytelling, in-store demonstrations are still important. The first hurdle is getting consumers to try...

Consumers should feel good about eating fruits and vegetables every day, not just for preventing diseases later in life. The...

Costa Rica, with a population of less than 5 million, has a substantial claim to fame in the produce world:...

While there have been many studies on the long-term health benefits of produce, a newer area of research is on...

With a population of over 16 million and a GDP over $136 billion, the “Land of Eternal Spring” has been...

The next step in the perishables pipeline—after harvesting, packaging, and shipping a product—is marketing. Several trends carried over from 2018...