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The chip, frozen and other potato-processing businesses continue to touch the fresh industry, but that touch might be a bit stronger this year, marketers say.

Browse organic industry business updates for companies like Boskovich, Sage Fruit, Chelan Fresh and Lakeside Organic Gardens.

Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Gotham Greens has opened its largest greenhouse yet, in Chicago.

Stemilt Growers has published version 2.0 of its “Fast Facts” apple category review programs, and the new production brings starring roles to the company’s marketing team of Roger Pepperl and Brianna Shales.

It’s been 30 years since Tom Mathison transitioned his first conventionally grown apples to organic.

Four industry members are cleaning up in preparation for the Viva Fresh Expo in April.

Florida tomato suppliers looking to push product through retail and foodservice channels have some help from the state department of agriculture’s Fresh From Florida program.

Potato prices may be higher this year than last because of tigher supplies, but the product remains a good value, and its versatility certainly hasn’t changed, marketers say.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $23.5 million in grant funding awards through the Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Food Promotion Program,

An early start and expanded volume have buoyed excitement for the Pazazz apple, according to the variety’s marketer.