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Shanley Farms, Morro Bay, Calif., is shipping avocados and other items directly to consumers.

Watsonville, Calif.-based Lakeside Organic Gardens LLC has a year-round program of 50 commodities, said Marliese McWherter, creative marketing manager.

Sales of organic garlic are on the rise.

A “less is more” philosophy has permeated produce packaging in recent years, as companies work to reduce waste. Packages have been designed to contain fewer plastics, thinner films and biodegradable materials.

The Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market reduced its waste by 80% in less than six months after hiring professional help.

Jason Duran has joined the sales team of Braga Fresh, Soledad, Calif.

Delano, Calif.-based Four Star Fruit Inc. and Delano Farms are teaming up again with National Basketball Association-themed packaging and merchandising on in-season table grapes.

Biodegradable fresh produce packaging requires considerable planning, before and after use, marketers say.

South Mill Champs, Kennett Square, Pa., has added a third operation to its company with the acquisition of Loveday Mushroom Farms, Winnipeg, Manitoba, said Michael Richmond, vice president of sales.