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Ariz.- based Duncan Family Farms LLC., focus on sustainability is deeply rooted in transparency and a drive to be better.

Meal preparation habits established during the pandemic bode well for the fresh herbs category, as retail sales remain above 2019 levels even as demand flattens out amid the return of foodservice.

Foodservice demand for garlic has increased and retail demand has receded slightly as consumers return to restaurants – though people continue to prepare more meals at home than they did pre-pandemic.

Miami-based Rock Garden Herbs, which serves several locations of Coosemans Worldwide Inc., has expanded its growing area near Homestead, Fla., by 20 acres, said Jonathan Roussel, sales director.

Garlic supplies were ramping back up in early summer following a spring when the pungent bulbs sometimes were hard to find.

Mother Nature seemed to smile on growers throughout the U.S. as the 2019-20 citrus season got underway.

West Grove, Pa.-based I Love Produce has hired Isha Ghetia as its sales coordinator.

Numerous culinary demonstrations and competitions will be among the highlights at the 40th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival.

Marketers report continuing strong demand for fresh herbs, buoyed by several food trends.

New York-based Palladium Equity Partners has purchased a stake in Orlando, Fla.-based garlic company Spice World.

The domestic garlic crop has gotten off to a good start, and expectations are high for the 2018 season.

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