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U.S. ag exports to Mexico busted all-time records in 2021. “A recovery from 2020 pandemic lockdowns and high global commodity prices helped values, as well as quantity, increase in 2021,” the USDA reports.

Local Bounti Corporation, a U.S. indoor agriculture company, announced that it will acquire indoor farming company Hollandia Produce Group, Inc., which operates under the name Pete’s, for $122.5 million.

More of TOMRA’s Fresh Food experts have been brought together at the same location, according to the company.

Recent stories in major media outlets such as Today and Parade remind consumers that potatoes are “loaded with nutrients like vitamin C, potassium and B6 and fiber” are “uber-healthy.”

Bringing quality import apples and pears from the world’s sought-after production regions, a leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce sets out to deliver a fresh crop to the North American market.

A new, smaller item just began shipping in February from an established shipper. Tanimura and Antle added a new produce item to its recently refreshed artisan line — baby iceberg lettuce.

The multiple global disruptions have created a mixed bag of outcomes. One constant is freight and gas prices continue to be high and rising.

Spring brings a broad availability of commodities from Mas Melons and Grapes, LLC. It has spent decades building up its offerings. And the company continues to grow its list of commodities and volume.