Southern Specialties, a top tier grower, importer, processor and shipper of asparagus from Peru, expanded its Caborca, Mexico, asparagus deal.

McDaniel & Chirico is a trusted grower, packer and shipper of fresh avocados, lemons, limes and more, selling under the Linda Vista Brand since 1953.

The company is also a year-round mango company strategically moving from Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru over the course of the year.

As an anchor tenant for the famed Detroit Produce Terminal, Riggio Distribution Co. is a trusted produce wholesaler servicing the Midwest, as well as Southern Ontario and parts of the South and East Coast.

Food Lion launched a new partnership with Vertical Roots, a leading U.S. vertical farm and consumer produce brand, bringing its fresh, flavorful, hydroponic lettuce to 303 Food Lion grocery stores across the Southeast. Vertical Roots is rapidly expanding its territory with produce now available at over 2,000 grocery stores in 13 states across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Global fruit production has not only persevered in the face of a worldwide health crisis, but it has also continued to adapt in response to the evolving landscape. A fast-paced industry already familiar with navigating unpredictable conditions and forecasting market demand, the agricultural sector never slowed down, even in the worst times of the pandemic.

The continuing cold spell in California and Arizona is causing a reduction in available cauliflower and broccoli. The slowdown has prices rising, which is expected to last for the next two weeks. Markon Cooperative said overall quality is good.