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As I explore and meet people at farms, terminal markets and conferences in the Northeast, I’ve noticed something which I suspect is happening nationwide.

Procacci Holdings LLC’s Garden State Farms at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market has expanded with the purchase of a neighbor at the facility, A. Vassallo Inc.

The Allen Lund Co., La Canada Flintridge, Calif.; has promoted John Ryan to manager of its Boston office and Joe Brindle as manager of the Los Angeles office.

New York-based BrightFarms plans to build a 250,000-square-foot greenhouse in Snyder County, Pa. — its second greenhouse in the state.

Just because you’re born into a family business doesn’t mean that’s what you’re going to do for a living.

Robert W. Coleman Elementary as part of its 2019 Apples4Ed program

After taking a direct hit from an EF-3 tornado a dairy farm in Texas doesn't plan to rebuild, but is thankful for all the help that people have provide in the family's time of need.

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fyffes Inc. donated 2,500 bananas to participants at PurpleStride New York City.

Parts of Iosco and Ogemaw counties in Michigan have been designated by officials as a “Potential High-Risk Area” for bovine tuberculosis after a white-tailed deer in Alcona County tested positive for the disease.

Allen Lund Co., has opened an office in Indianapolis, with Trent Roberts as manager.

Viva Fresh Produce Expo attendees can tour the San Antonio Wholesale Produce Market

Fresh greens from Bowery Farming, New York, N.Y., are now available throughout the greater New York area from Peapod and will be offered on AmazonFresh in mid-April.

Rhode Island government and community leaders joined Viraj Puri, co-founder and CEO of Gotham Greens, Brooklyn, N.Y., in announcing the company’s first urban greenhouse farm in New England.

From its annual conference hosted in Austin, Texas, Produce Alliance announced Joe Collier’s retirement and Melissa Ackerman’s transition to president of the Chicago-based produce management company.

The past year has been a whirlwind for Les Mallard, who steps down as Canadian Produce Marketing Association chairman April 4 at the annual convention in Montreal. 

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s 94th annual convention and trade show, April 2-4 at Montreal’s conference center, is shaping up to be one of the best Montreal shows ever.

Kool Logistics LLC, based in Nashville, has opened a full-service office in Los Angeles.

Jones Potato Farm is starting a new small-pack operation in Parrish this year, said Alan Jones, president.

Attendees browsed Flavorful Brands’ newest products at NYC's March 3-5 International Restaurant and Foodservice Show, which for the first time, happened side-by-side with the Healthy Food Expo and Coffee Fest.

Stu Monaghan, whose 30 years in the produce industry was focused on sales and management roles in the southeast, died Feb. 26. He was 52.

After 42 years in the produce industry and four bouts with cancer, Peter Streef is selling his shares and retiring from his family’s business at the Ontario Food Terminal.

Toronto-based Ontario Produce Marketing Association is planning a series of member engagement meetings in key areas around Ontario. 

While a cold, harsh winter has delayed work on the latest round of Ontario Food Terminal renovations, manager Bruce Nicholas is pleased with the construction to date.

Italian Produce is bringing a little tropical sunshine to the Ontario Food Terminal with ready-to-drink Hamona coconuts from Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. 

More than 80 culinary students in residence at Toronto’s George Brown College were treated to a dinner and education Jan. 31 sponsored by Fruits From Chile.

CEO Paul Scarafile has acquired all five divisions of Dominion Citrus Ltd., based at the Ontario Food Terminal, and taken the company private.

Canadian Fruit has expanded its Mississauga warehouse, adding 25,000 square feet for a total of 90,000 square feet.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Danielle Gould is excited about biodiversity because you don’t even have to care about sustainability to like it — biodiversity just tastes delicious, she said. 

From meal kits to Instagram and their all-encompassing healthy eating habits, Toronto wholesalers cater to what millennials want.

Between the snow and record cold, the Ontario Food Terminal was pretty quiet in mid-February.

Broccoli grower Atlantic Fresh, formed by L&M and Parker Farms, is expanding its acreage.

Village Farms International Inc. will now be traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market.

An influx of Orri mandarins from Israel started arriving in the northeastern U.S. at the end of January, as California’s mandarin season started to slow down.

A cattle buyer in Ohio could face one year in prison for selling a calf to slaughter that was treated with antibiotics, and may face another five years for lying to federal agents.

The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship will finally be present in Michigan and will be offering a kick-off meeting at the W.K. Kellogg Farm in Hickory Corners.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — What is flavor?

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is hosting an invitation-only celebration to mark the re-establishment of the historic Ford fruit grove in Fort Myers, Fla.

Commercial citrus growers will soon see a new seedless mandarin variety called Marathon, earning its name for an enduring ability to hang onto the tree for a long time — a trait farmers seek.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Shannon Allen never imagined she’d start the country’s first 100% certified organic fast food restaurant with a drive-thru.

A grass-fed beef processor is offering ground beef sourced from individual cattle.

Florida legislators have gathered bipartisan support from dozens of House and Senate colleagues in a push to terminate the suspension agreement between the Department of Commerce and Mexican tomato growers.

Todd Dewett captured the crowd from the start.

Flu and allergy seasons — also called winter and spring — are when Pear Bureau Northwest will gear its promotions toward living a healthy lifestyle with a nutritious diet.

SunFed, Rio Rico, Ariz., will be shipping red and gold Texas beets in early February, followed by the aptly-named Candy Stripe red and white beets a few weeks later.

Registration for the fifth annual Viva Fresh Open golf tournament is now available.

Blaine and Kim Baker of Bakerlads Farms in Lenawee County are recognized for their accomplishments and passion for the dairy industry.

The Gearhart Ranch outside Fort Davis, Texas, is near the same area where Academy Award winning movie Giant was filmed.

Florida Classic Gowers Inc., Dundee, Fla., plans to expand its storage program for valencia oranges this season, said president Al Finch.

Florida's orange growers are expected to ship 6.4 million boxes of grapefruit and 1.2 million boxes of tangerines this season.

A Texas man is in custody in the Hill County, Texas, jail in lieu of $1 million bond after being charged with livestock theft.