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The pandemic choked off foodservice sales because it forced eateries to close — or limit — their business activities, but it has not slowed onion demand, suppliers note.

Canadian grower Loveday Mushroom Farms has joined Kennett Square, Pa.-based South Mill Champs.

Julie Lutz-Lenosky has joined Bard Valley Date Growers as regional sales manager for the Southeast U.S.

Index Fresh is offering Colombian avocados for the third season.

Live Oak Farms, Le Grand, Calif., has started its organic green bell pepper program.

California grape marketers will benefit from strong retail sales through the balance of the year and should weather the COVID-19 crisis in good shape.

With more than a month left in cherry harvest season in Washington state, The Packer’s Tom Karst caught up with a busy Kyle Mathison, fourth-generation grower with Stemilt Growers on July 16.

The COVID-19 pandemic has elevated potato sales at retail since mid-March, with most categories benefiting from sales as people prepared meals at home instead of going to restaurants.

Frieda’s Specialty Produce, Los Alamitos, Calif., suggests retailers should carry dragon fruit to give consumers an escape.

Romaine isn’t just for salads, and D’Arrigo Bros. of California, Salinas, is educating consumers on the versatility of the lettuce, from smoothies to grilling ideas, with the Romaine’s My Love campaign.