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BOSTON — To get familiar with the Boston area fresh produce market, you have to visit the two centers of activity, side-by-side in Chelsea and Everett, both nestled near Boston.

Chocolate Avocado Delight and several new salsas are on the way from Russ Davis Wholesale, Wadena, Minn., said vice president Pat Miller.

The newest venture of Roland Marketing Inc. is a partnership with Sunshine Produce LLC.

The acquisition of Brooks and Co. and J&J Distributing by the Dragonfly Group should be completed in the fall.

Business was picking up for Minneapolis-based processor Go Fresh.

Business updates from the Twin Cities includes new packaging from Robinson Fresh and Northwestern Fruit Co. purchasing produce operation.

The foodservice industry is thriving in the Twin Cities area, as is evident from the broad range of unique dining options.

The Twin Cities retail scene continues to evolve with stores opening and closing, chains testing a range of formats and grocery delivery becoming a common option.

Minnesota, sometimes known as “The Bread and Butter State,” may be better known for its wheat, flour and dairy products than its fresh produce, but Twin Cities residents have a penchant for fruits and vegetables.

At the fourth annual NYC AgTech Week Conference, attendees can tour farms and attend panel discussions, workshops and networking events hosted by the NYC Agriculture Collective.

Bowery Farming, headquartered in New York with farms in Kearny, N.J., hired two new executives to oversee the company’s marketing and sales operations.

The biggest change in the past year at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is the hiring of Mark Smith.

In late winter and early spring, Ryeco created a new website that features a video of the market with shots from a drone.

Founded in 1919, John Vena is celebrating a century in business this year with a staff party in the fall plus several innovations.

The James Beard Foundation announced five winners in its fifth annual Blended Burger Project.

The saying “you can’t be everything to all people” holds true in business, but then again, in some ways, not so much.

Come summer and fall, shoppers in the Philadelphia area expect local produce, which suppliers can deliver — no problem.

Foodservice produce sales are going strong in Southern California, suppliers say.

In a sense, all roads lead to the nation’s capital — the center of power in the U.S. But the megalopolis that is the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore market has also become a destination for produce, produce suppliers say.

Hop on tour with us to see what's happening and what buyers want at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market.

Ann Beaulieu, vice president of research and development and regulatory at Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions, will join an advisory council focused on improving access to nutritious foods and reducing food waste.

The key to produce sales in Ohio continues to be — Ohio.

For produce, Atlanta is the Big Time, vendors say.

Atlanta is all about choice — among retail grocery banners and restaurants — and that’s good news for the produce business there, vendors say.

Times roll along for the Atlanta State Farmers Market, which opened 60 years ago in the Atlanta suburb of Forest Park, Ga.

Bartlett, Ill.-based distributor Get Fresh Produce has joined IF&P Foods, a private equity-backed family of produce and specialty food companies.

NEW YORK — You’ve seen mushrooms transform into chewy jerky and blend with ground beef into burgers, but you might not have seen this yet.

NEW YORK — The Big Apple is about to get uglier.

Business on the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market seemed to be off to a slow start this summer, while the supermarket industry continues to evolve and organic, specialty and foodservice categories thrive.

Even with keen and well-established competition from conventional supermarkets, the Southern California retail market may see future inroads toward more “fresh” oriented chains, Dick Spezzano believes.

With the help of a hydroponic farm at a Brooklyn middle school, Teens for Food Justice has launched a new Fresh Food Box program that will provide produce to local food-scare communities.

BROOKLYN — It was a perfect summer rooftop tour party at dusk, with colorful picnic food and dozens of friendly faces talking about fresh vegetables and fruit. Check out Northeast editor Amy Sowder's video and article.

CHICAGO — In an industry that’s shaped by family-run businesses, planning for the next era of a company’s future can be rife with deep-seated feelings and complications.

CHICAGO — The Packer's Northeast editor, Amy Sowder, grabs Bronx, N.Y.-based Baldor Specialty Foods president Michael Muzyk at United Fresh to see what's on his mind.

CHICAGO — Jan Berk’s path can be divided into two main careers: media and agriculture.

With year-round shipments of fruits and vegetables, Michigan is a fresh produce force in the U.S.

Growing apples organically is a daunting challenge for Michigan growers, but the industry is conducting a study to determine if the opportunities may outweigh the obstacles.