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Value-added salad company Fresh Express launched the new year with its annual #FreshIntentions Challenge, an online and social campaign for consumers to achieve their goals in 2023.

The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer’s team of dietitians is offering free, live classes via Zoom for families and chefs of all ages this January and February.

As a 21st century farm manager, you’ve invested in high-tech options. But what about your farm office?

The focus is on organic mushrooms at Phillips Mushroom Farms, Kennett Square, Pa., says Sean Steller, director of business development.

The longtime vice president of marketing has announced her plan to retire from the commission after 24 years of service to the organization.

The Kennett Square, Pa.-based mushroom company is opening the most modern, state-of-the-art mushroom farm in the U.S. on Jan. 19 and will increase overall production by 20%, said Michael Richmond.

Bladimir Moreno, owner of agricultural labor company LVH, led a multistate criminal enterprise and was sentenced to 118 months in prison, according to the Department of Justice.

The medium-sized winter pear variety launches its first season in February and likely selling into April 2023.

Mushrooms remain a Top 10 seller in fresh vegetables and are an important contributor to the success of the produce department, says Anne-Marie Roerink, principal and founder of 210 Analytics.