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A “less is more” philosophy has permeated produce packaging in recent years, as companies work to reduce waste. Packages have been designed to contain fewer plastics, thinner films and biodegradable materials.

The Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market reduced its waste by 80% in less than six months after hiring professional help.

Biodegradable fresh produce packaging requires considerable planning, before and after use, marketers say.

With more than 20 years of experience in the North American supermarket industry, Mike Mauti has learned “Retail 101” firsthand.

South Mill Champs, Kennett Square, Pa., has added a third operation to its company with the acquisition of Loveday Mushroom Farms, Winnipeg, Manitoba, said Michael Richmond, vice president of sales.

Villita Avocados Inc. has a couple of major projects in the works.

Three-pound bags and microwavable sweet potatoes have been flying off supermarket shelves since COVID-19 struck in March.

The 2020-21 fresh pear crop in Washington and Oregon is projected at 16.6 million 44-pound box equivalents, according the Pear Bureau Northwest’s first official estimate of the season.

Many sustainable changes and choices save businesses money.

Produce business seems to be doing well in the Twin Cities area as fall approaches, at least in part due to consumer reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.