The warm weather is here and there are so many outdoor activities to choose from when wanting some extra time outside. Hike up a mountain and see the amazing view, camp in the woods and feel close to nature, picnic in a park and eat some yummy food, or kayak on a river and watch the wildlife. No matter what you do, you’ll have a blast exploring outdoors. And you’ll also boost your health and happiness by improving your mood and lowering your stress levels.

Basciani Foods has been in the mushroom biz since 1925. The fifth-generation company grows all sizes of white mushrooms and exotics.

The Avondale, PA-based company packs for national retail grocery store chains, restaurant chains and foodservice distributors. It has processing and storage facilities in Chicago, Orlando and Minneapolis, and ships more than a million pounds of mushrooms per week.

Awe Sum Organics and organicgirl teamed up last week to throw their epic Sunset Beach Party following the Organic Produce Summit welcome reception. The party was full of industry friends, live music, a premium bar and local fare. Awe Sum Organics Co-Owners David and Brianna Posner played host to a lighthearted evening that overflowed onto the beach as party-goers found ideal spots by camp fires to roast marshmallows and catch a perfect view to the setting sun.

There are roughly 90 million acres of corn grown on the planet, but only 1 percent of that is planted as sweet corn.

Eastern sweet corn prices are dropping on a lighter demand as local grower’s supply retailers with fresh harvested product. Corn can be ordered in wooden crates and bins for retailers to set up some nice farm type displays.

An unexpectedly rainy June in garlic-producing regions in Spain will mean a tight supply of white garlic for this coming season.

That was the assessment of Jim Provost, president and co-owner of I Love Produce, an importer and distributor of garlic, ginger and shallots, based in Kelton, PA.

Kate Burr has joined the Ocean Mist Farms team, taking on the role of director of food safety and quality assurance. Burr brings with her tremendous experience and a commitment to the high standards Ocean Mist Farms practices in its food safety and QA programs.