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Some online grocery survey results are actually surprising.

Houston-based Sysco Corporation has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Laurel, Md.-based The Coastal Companies from Continental Grain Company.

Fresh potato prices in late November were well above late 2020 levels while shipments of potatoes were lagging below year ago-levels, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics.

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Inflation roared in 2021, hitting growers, distributors, restaurants, retailers and consumers, and creating concern about the course of the economic recovery.

It has been a challenging year for mushroom suppliers, but there have been rewards too.

With holiday buying and inflationary pressures coming together, the produce department in November experienced both the stresses of the pandemic and new factors, as well.

Mastronardi Produce is eyeing a new market in which to develop clusters of controlled agriculture partnerships and facilities.

NEW YORK CITY — “It’s been two years since we’ve seen everybody,” said Benjamin Walker, senior vice president of sales, marketing and merchandising at Baldor Specialty Foods, Bronx, N.Y.