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Hydroponic greenhouse grower BrightFarms has partnered with Crosset Co., Independence, Ky., to distribute its products to more than 100 independent retailers in the Midwest.

Wholesum, Amado, Ariz., is launching its four-item snack tomato line in colorful top-seal packaging.

Avocado sales for 2019 spring holidays — Easter, Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day — saw increases of at least 6% over 2018 numbers for the second-quarter holidays.

BFruit LLC, Fresh Connect Customs Broker LLC, Green Meadow Farms Inc., and Shri Hari are new companies to the Market. A T B Packing Co., Discipio Enterprises, SupHerb Farms, Shadybrook Farm and other have changes.

All of Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset brand greenhouse grown produce will be sold in packaging that’s reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Avocado House Inc., and Cervantes Produce are new companies to the Market. Produce for Better Health Foundation, Laurel Vista Inc., Needhams Mushroom Farms Inc., Preston Orchards, and others have changes.

PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association recognized lawmakers, a charitable group, a big customer and a Sunshine State researcher on the second day of its 76th annual convention.

Fairtrade America found in its biennial consumer survey that 76% of shoppers would regard a brand they buy more favorably if it had a Fairtrade America label.

Data and insights firm Nielsen has found that, as more grocery sales move online, fresh is key for physical store success.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced that two Randsland brand kale products because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.