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Peebles Organic Farms LLC, Augusta, Ark., has experienced sustained growth for several years and Shawn Peebles expect that growth to continue.

As a sweet potato grower/distributor, Matthews Ridgeview Farms, Wynne, Ark., features a stable supply outlook and good prospects for the 2021 season.

California is a big force in the U.S. onion market.

The Packer is seeking input from melon suppliers for The Packer’s June 7 Westside Melon section.

The California avocado crop will be smaller this year, but promotable volume will arrive by late April, according to California Avocado Commission projections.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the common narrative among produce marketers is that consumers have been drawn toward bagged fruit, whether that be for convenience, economy or perceptions of safety.

Most California avocado marketers are optimistic that the foodservice trend line is pointing higher, but say making firm predictions is impossible.

The Packer is seeking insight and input from suppliers of California cherries for upcoming editorial coverage in the April 12 California cherry section.

The Packer wants to hear California onion suppliers’ insights and perspectives on this year’s crop.

Riverbend Fresh LLC will see peak melon volume out of California in July, said Dennis Peterson, owner of the Kerman, Calif.-based company.