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Peru’s growers are calling for the government to act after a week of demonstrations that the Association of Agricultural Producers Guilds of Peru said have introduced “chaos, death and roadblocks.”

Join us Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Global Organic Produce Expo as we discuss how produce companies and retailers can implement social campaigns that bolster their brands and drive produce sales.

Sales of organic products were up 13% in 2021 compared with 2019, a new organic survey from the USDA reports.

Flamm Orchard Sales Inc., Cobden, Ill., has finished installing a new packing system that includes 12 apple baggers.

The Ruby Co., Buffalo Grove, Ill., remains in growth mode, said Josh Wolff, director of growth and strategy.

Sun Belle Inc., Schiller Park, Ill., continues to build on its proprietary berry varieties, said Janice Honigberg, president and founder.

Coosemans Chicago Inc. on the Chicago International Produce Market is expanding selected items.

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The recalled mushrooms were distributed nationwide in produce wholesale companies.

Lower energy prices are helping to quiet consumer inflation, but higher costs for food and shelter persisted in November, new data shows.