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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.

Villita Avocados Inc. has a couple of major projects in the works.

Three-pound bags and microwavable sweet potatoes have been flying off supermarket shelves since COVID-19 struck in March.

The 2020-21 fresh pear crop in Washington and Oregon is projected at 16.6 million 44-pound box equivalents, according the Pear Bureau Northwest’s first official estimate of the season.

Many sustainable changes and choices save businesses money.

Produce business seems to be doing well in the Twin Cities area as fall approaches, at least in part due to consumer reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.

Frey Farms offers both functional and better-for-you beverage options, with ambitions to grow distribution throughout the country.

Along the Eastern Seaboard, apples are playing a game that’s more competitive than ever.

Measure to Improve, Salinas, Calif., has helped six facilities achieve Total Resource Use Efficiency (TRUE) Zero Waste Gold Certification.

Bee Sweet Citrus, Fowler, Calif., is ready to be part of back-to-school plans, even if students are studying at home.