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A pair of recently announced educational sessions will explore the growing importance of biologicals as a tool of organic crop production and offer a look at the growth of organic fresh produce sales at grocery stores across the nation this year as the final parts of the 2022 Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN educational program.

The International Fresh Produce Association hosted its first ever Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, FL last week.  The show brought together the entire global supply chain for produce and floral, including attendees from approximately 40 countries. The show offered a critical opportunity to make connections and create new partnerships. Here are some key highlights:  

The big three cooking vegetables — broccoli, cauliflower and asparagus — are always very popular, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Church Bros. Farms redesigned its ready-to-use washed and trimmed lettuce clamshells to directly communicate the benefits of these products to consumers. These eye-catching clamshells aim to leave a mark with their bold and colorful graphics along with a new peel and reseal functionality.

Calavo Growers Inc. has hired Tommy Padilla as its senior director of international sales.    “I am thrilled to welcome Tommy Padilla as senior director of international sales," said Danny Dumas, senior vice president and general manager of Calavo’s grown division. "Tommy has more than 12 years of experience in establishing and transforming international sales and sourcing teams, and we are looking forward to continuing to build Calavo’s international presence under his leaders...

After receiving consumer complaints from multiple counties, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is taking Dollar General to court for allegedly advertising goods for one price on shelves and charging a higher price at the register. Yost said consumers can ill-afford businesses that draw people in with the promise of low prices only to deceive them at the checkout counter: “This seems like a company trying to make an extra buck and hoping no one will notice. We’ve not only noticed but are taking ...

Indoor vertical farming company AeroFarms expanded from the Northeast region to Whole Foods Market locations nationwide to meet increased customer demand. Winning with the consumer on flavor, AeroFarms is the No. 1 retail brand for both unit and dollar sales in the United States for microgreens, according to Nielsen syndicated data.

Ahead of the holiday season, Lidl announced pricing for its Thanksgiving basket. Lidl shoppers will once again be able to assemble a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including fresh produce, at Lidl that feeds up to 10 people for less than $30.

Church Brothers Farms is expanding its regional sales team as the company continues to grow its foodservice sales program with the addition of produce veteran Brian Bengard as West Coast foodservice regional manager.

The International Fresh Produce Association hosted its first ever Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, FL last week.  The show brought together the entire global supply chain for produce and floral, including attendees from approximately 40 countries. The show offered a critical opportunity to make connections and create new partnerships. Here are some key highlights: