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Eating the best foods for complete health can be absolutely delicious. Take it from registered dietitian Dave Grotto. In celebration of his new book, The Best Things You Can Eat (Bantam, January 2013), Grotto offers a roadmap to a tasty and healthy New Year with a sampling of 13 highly nutritious, go-to foods. Topping Grotto's must-eat list for 2013: mushrooms. …

“The Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl belongs to the Aggies” proclaimed Coach Gary Andersen as he accepted the trophy, a crystal bowl loaded with Idaho® potatoes, during the award presentations following the game.  After scoring 28 points in the fourth quarter, the Aggies won their second-ever bowl game by defeating the Toledo Rockets 41-15. …

As a third generation Sunkist grower, Nick Bozick has always understood the value of sustainability and as President of Richard Bagdasarian Inc., he is expanding that commitment with the launch of a leading-edge solar technology system at the company’s packinghouse in Mecca, California. The 300kW photovoltaic solar energy system will generate electricity for the Bagdasarian plant with no air emissions, no waste production and no water use. …

The Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA) has chosen to give back this holiday season in two rewarding ways. One initiative is to raise money on behalf of the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Avocados from Mexico is supporting City Harvest, one of the great groups providing food and support to communities that still need help getting back on their feet after Hurricane Sandy. For every Facebook engagement, from comment "likes," to shares, or Facebook wall comments on the Avocados from Mexico Facebook page in December, Avocados from Mexico will match with $1 to City Harvest, up to $25,000. …

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed 30 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board.  Each member will serve a three-year term of office beginning March 1, 2013. …