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Vic Savanello is the regional vice president of produce and floral, SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Overall, Florida’s November tomato crop will be smaller than normal because of the hurricane, but the state will remain a significant supplier through December, according to the Maitland-based Florida Tomato Exchange.

Vancouver, B.C-based Oppy expects similar Chilean produce volume compared with last season, but there are volume shifts within categories, said Eric Coty, vice president of South American operations.

Awe Sum Organics is growing its organic lineup in a number of ways, says David Posner, president, CEO and founder of Awe Sum Organics, Santa Maria, Calif.

Colleagues and friends remember Jim Prevor, celebrated entrepreneur, journalist and trailblazer, in the wake of his passing.

Volumes are up for satsuma mandarins from the Southeastern U.S. and maturing ahead of last season, according to growers.

Chris Romano is the vice president of produce, floral and gifts at The Fresh Market, Greensboro, N.C.

Bronx, N.Y.-based distributor Baldor Specialty Foods has signed a lease for a new facility in Lanham, Md.

U.S. fresh fruit exports sagged 7% lower for the latest 12-month period, new USDA numbers reveal.