Phillips Mushroom Farms, a grower and marketer of mushrooms based in Kennett Square, PA, is looking to expand its product portfolio with the goal of injecting some life into a slumping category. Sean Steller, director of business development, said mushroom consumption has been in decline the past few years due to a variety of factors. “A significant increase in consumption occurred from 2020-22 when the pandemic was happening and people were cooking more at home,” he said. “But now with people returning to the office, along with other trends such as the popularity of dietary supplements

Connecticut is known for its diversity in production from the ground to the Sound, and this holds true for the produce grown. Connecticut farmers cultivate about 7,000 acres of vegetables, melons, potatoes and sweet potatoes for a market value near $53 million. An additional 3,429 acres of fruit, including 1,917 acres of apples, are harvested with a total market value of $36.9 million.

Todd Greiner Farms Packing LLC, a leading grower-packer-shipper of Michigan produce, announced the beginning of its 2025 sweet corn season, with shipping set to begin the week of July 20 and peak volume expected the week of Aug. 17, just in time for Labor Day promotions. This season, TGF will be offering premium bi-color sweet corn, commonly known as butter and sugar corn, celebrated for its vibrant color contrast and sweet, juicy flavor. With the company’s recent expansion into full-scale sales and marketing services, retail partners can expect enhanced support, consistent communication and

The International Fresh Produce Association launched a bold new campaign spotlighting fruits and vegetables as nature’s original prescription for better health, lower healthcare costs and longer lives. With headlines like “Before there were pharmacies, there were farms” and “Before there were co-pays, there were carrots,” the campaign delivers a direct message to U.S. policymakers: you can’t make America healthy again without fruits and vegetables. “For too long, fruits and vegetables have been the quiet, essential workhorses of public health,” said IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. “This campaign reminds

Tropical activity has remained calm in the Pacific basin with no potential formation expected this week. We are watching a low-pressure system that has the potential to become tropical disturbance later this week in the Gulf of Mexico. Central and west-central Mexico are forecast to continue to receive significant precipitation through the week with long-range outlooks keeping the rains in the region into late July. The Southeastern states and central Mexico have already received significant precipitation from numerous tropical systems — and the rains continue. On a brighter note, weather

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. appointed Miles Fraser-Jones as vice president of sales and product management, deciduous and citrus (international) to strengthen global category performance. Fraser-Jones will oversee North American sales and lead international sourcing and product management for the company’s deciduous and citrus categories. He will report directly to Danny Dumas, senior vice president of sales, product management and marketing for North America. With over 25 years of experience in global sourcing, procurement, and new business development, Fraser-Jones has held senior