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Nina Balducci, a pioneer of specialty foods retailing in New York City at Balducci’s, and part of the foundation of Baldor Specialty Foods, Bronx, N.Y., has died.

Atlantic Frozen Foods LLC, Food Connects Inc., Petersheim Produce, Ravco Foods Inc., and United Farm Group LLC are new companies to the Market. Balducci’s, Collier Family Farms, Hartman Gardens and others have updates.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is easing country-of-origin requirements to allow fresh produce that has been packed for foodservice operators to be diverted to retailers as demand shifts during the pandemic.

As we delve ever deeper into the coronavirus COVID-19 situation, food distributors and retailers are discovering this pandemic may unfortunately be with us for at least the immediate future.

Retailers can expect shortages of mushrooms for the next six to 10 weeks, as mushroom production catches up to shifts in demand brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

USDA filed an Administrative Complaint against Double D Sales Company Inc. Agros Produce LLC, Couzins Food II Corp., Honestly Cranberry, and JB Fresh Produce Inc. are new companies to the Market, plus more.

With the reputation of citrus for strengthening the body’s immune system, you know that shoppers are going to be doing a double-take on grapefruit. Take advantage by adding some of these grapefruit fun facts.

Martín Casanova and Raul Fernandez created the Thx! brand with an eye toward differentiating their produce offerings, particularly berries and cherries.

Raley’s has hired Jen Warner as chief administrative officer, overseeing the company’s food safety, sustainability and other programs.

Purdue University professors will have a discussion on disruptions in supply chains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and implications for consumers.