Onion movement has been good throughout the season for Haun Packing in Weiser, ID, with General Manager Herb Haun describing the demand from foodservice as a “pleasant surprise” in the wake of COVID-19.

Haun told The Produce News during the week before Thanksgiving that his operation had been busy as the holidays approached.

“The Thanksgiving pull was mostly last week and the beginning of this week,” he said on Nov. 18, adding that demand was strong across the board for color and sizes. “Red movement has been good and did pick up for the holidays,” he said. “Retail demand is quite good, and

Kwik Lok released its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which outlines the company’s commitments and quantifiable results to unlock opportunity, improve well-being, protect resources and foster innovation.

Two years ago, Kwik Lok announced its “Fresh Start” initiative to build on the company’s 60-year history of doing the right thing for employees, communities and the planet. Now, Kwik Lok’s CSR report highlights the company’s next phase: “Path Forward,” where the company doubles down on its commitments to innovation, equity and social responsibility that are aligned with the

Wish Farms, is adding acreage to its Florida strawberry farm operation.

Founded in 1987, G&D Farms is named as a tribute to the original founders of the company, Gershon and Daniel. Before the land addition, it was already widely considered to be the largest contiguous strawberry farm in the world.

The purchase adds just over 800 acres of land, around 600 of which will be designated for farming. The remainder is natural wetlands, which will be left undisturbed for biodiversity and environmental sustainability.

“This expansion is very exciting for our team," said Farm Manager Chris Parks.

Village Farms introduced its newest exclusive tomato variety, Sensational Sara. The novel tomato variety has a stunning deep red color inside and out with flavor best described as a perfect natural balance of sugar to acid ratio.  It’s bigger than a cocktail but smaller than a TOV with a super-hero sturdy vibrant green vine.  Village Farms vaunts that one could think of her as the love child of its Delectable TOV and Sinfully Sweet Campari varieties.

Sensational Sara, just like all of Village Farms’ exclusive tomato varieties, is harvested by hand. This variety is picked and packed on-the

Founded as Tony Palumbo Mushroom & Trucking in 2010, Palumbo Foods has grown from a one-man operation to a major player in the mushroom industry.

The dream started when founder Tony Palumbo was young and heavily involved with his father’s mushroom-growing business. After years running their successful farm, Tony’s father sold the company and opted for an early retirement. Tony took his knowledge and love for growing mushrooms and turned it into a career, eventually starting his own business.

With a few customers and a few trucks, Tony Palumbo Mushroom & Trucking serviced customers in

Following a successful pilot program at select Lancaster, PA, stores earlier this year, The Giant Co. is expanding its partnership with the Flashfood app to an additional 33 stores this month. The Flashfood app allows customers to purchase fresh food, including produce, meat, deli and bakery products, nearing its best before date at significantly reduced prices.

“We understand that family budgets are tight, even more so in recent months, which often impacts accessibility to fresh foods,” said John Ponnett, senior vice president of retail operations, The Giant Co. “With Flashfood, we are