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Check out these business updates in the fresh mushroom industry.

U.S. banana imports in 2020 totaled 4.14 million metric tons in 2020, off 2% from 2019 and the lowest volume in the past five years.

It’s time to go back to basics, y’all.

Older, higher-income Hispanic consumers living in the Western U.S. are the most frequent purchasers of fresh limes, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2021 survey.

Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit has seen an increased volume of organic apples, pears and cherries, said Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing.

Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries do well on social media, with their natural good looks and sweet nature.

Companies are touting sustainability efforts every which way — berry-focused companies included.

The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board has named Jamie Clover Adams as its new executive director, effective May 10.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers will be fully transitioned to the company’s HiC2 recyclable pouch bag in the coming season, said Dan Davis, director of business development.

Ask around about Angela Fraser, and you hear rave review after rave review.