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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.

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

WESTCHESTER, NY — FreshDirect trucks, seemingly ubiquitous in New York City, are popping up more and more in surrounding suburbs.

With COVID-19, more people are eating at home, and that means fresh apple marketers can take advantage of increased snacking trends.

Organics Unlimited, San Diego, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the GROW (Giving Resources and Opportunities to Workers) Month in September.

Have A Plant Nation is the theme of September’s Produce for Better Health Foundation’s second annual National Fruits & Veggies Month campaign.

International Fruit Genetics (IFG) is introducing logos for 21 unique table grape varieties — from Bebop to Torch — to grab consumers’ attention at the store.

Chris Koger Church Brothers Farms, Salinas, Calif., is adding five Green Giant Fresh value-added products.

Mission Produce, Oxnard, Calif., has promoted Stephen Fink to vice president of North American Sales.