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With the recent acquisition of Hearn Kirkwood, The Coastal Cos. is now a member of Pro*Act, giving it a boost in foodservice capabilities, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic area.

Dollar General generated $6.6 billion in net sales in the first quarter and saw comparable store sales grow 3.8%.

CeCe’s Veggie Co., Crystal Valley Foods, and Western Fresh Marketing Services Inc. are Endorsed. J & J Fresh Produce LLC, Republic Distribution LLC, and Twin Tree Farms are New Companies to the Market.

Folsom Farms, La Gloria Produce LLC, Preferred Brands of Michigan LLC, Pro Green Trading LLC, T & C Tropical Products Inc, VISION IMPORT GROUP, and World Fresh Produce Inc have profile updates.

The USDA imposed sanctions on C & D Produce Outlet South Inc. (C & D Produce South), operating out of Palm Springs, FL. Wegmans Organic Farm, Get Fresh Produce Inc, Costco Wholesale have been Endorsed and more.

The United Fresh Produce Association has named 48 new products as finalists in its 2019 Innovation Awards.

Bellflower Produce LLC, Pharr TX has moved from Mission. Several companies on Produce Market Guide have updated their profiles.

Ontario, Calif.-based FiveStar Gourmet Foods is partnering with Aldi for an exclusive Cinco De Mayo promotion on their Family-sized Mexican Salad.

B & B Organics Inc, Mishawaka IN has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Companies are being Endorsed and Rated on Produce Market Guide.

Taylor Farms has four new chopped salads kits — Roasted Garlic, Tangerine Crunch, Steakhouse Wedge and Salsa Ranch.