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Celery’s high prices, high demand and low supply show no sign of changing soon.

Inspired by the July 19 release of Disney’s new “Lion King” film, Dole Fresh Fruit is launching a summer-long healthy living initiative, National Eat More Fruit and Vegetables Day.

Products that win produce department category ownership and placement generally help drive fresh produce sales as well.

Discover a variety of bell pepper information such as; consumer trends, retail availability and trending sales statistics.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on LA Central Produce LLC and La Ganga Produce Corp. S. Strock & Co., Inc and Sysco Central California Inc are Endorsed. Boggiatto Produce changes their name to Hitchcock Farms Inc.

The Food and Drug Administration is inspecting a Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc. facility after four cases of salmonellosis were linked to vegetable trays produced there.

Retailers say bell peppers and sweet mini peppers can really brighten up a produce department.

Northwest cherry grower-shippers are expecting to have plenty of product for their June-August market window this year.

Sage Fruit Co. will have a new cherry bin this year for retailers to use during the cherry season.

Dandrea Produce LLC, Race-West Company, Trucco Inc are Endorsed. Delco Pizza Products of Indiana Inc & Carden Foods are New Companies. Frank Minardo Inc, New burgh Banana Inc and The ZZ Group Inc have Updates.