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What does BrightFarms’ acquisition of lēf Farms mean for retail demand for high-tech, indoor-grown leafy greens?

Chile projects that cherry exports to the U.S. will see substantial growth in 2021-22, and for the first time, the season will run more than 12 weeks, according to the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association.

Vernon, Calif.-based World Variety Produce/Melissa’s has seen impressive growers in organics, exotics and staple ingredients during the past year.

Thanksgiving is a holiday that consumers really focus on time and convenience, and they generally do not shop around at different stores. They will be looking to you to have the products they want and need.

More and more consumers can use their health insurance to buy fresh produce online and have it delivered to their homes, and now those who qualify can supplement that by using their SNAP/EBT cards online.

Everything in Texas is bigger, right? Well, the same can be said for H-E-B’s Austin, Texas-based store.

New year’s resolutions are on everyone’s mind this time of year making it the perfect time to promote one of Stemilt’s most successful brands, Lil Snappers.

Houston-based Sysco Corporation has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Laurel, Md.-based The Coastal Companies from Continental Grain Company.

Among the speakers will be Brian Dey, senior merchandiser, Four Seasons Produce. Dey will speak at the GOPEX session Merchandising Show & Tell: Hands of Gold at Work.

Specialty produce items that are performing exceptionally well for Frieda’s Specialty Produce include dragon fruit, kumquats, passion fruit and coconuts.