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Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Ciruli Bros. is shipping bell peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, some hot pepper varieties and tomatoes from the West Mexico growing region, said Chris Ciruli, chief operating officer.

Fresh Farms, Rio Rico, Ariz., will bring its one-source shopping experience to the industry with a wide array of dry vegetables, with increased volumes in varietal corn, green beans and watermelon.

For 2021, MAS Melons & Grapes, Rio Rico, Ariz., will continue with core items that include several varieties of table grapes, honeydew melons, seedless watermelons and mini watermelons.

Northwest produce firms Chelan Fresh, Gebbers Farms and Apple House Warehouse & Storage Inc. are helping support families in Pateros, Wash., where childcare is in short supply.

Summer citrus volume for Yonkers, N.Y.-based Jac Vandenberg should see slightly increased volume, says John Paap, brand manager for the company.

Wonderful Citrus will source its summer citrus volume from Chile, South Africa, Peru, Uruguay and Argentina, and the marketer’s supply will be up significantly this season.

A great shipping season is anticipated for Miedema Produce Inc., Hudsonville, Mich., said Todd Miedema, co-owner.

Michigan produce shipments increased during the pandemic year of 2020.

Crops are right on schedule for Willard, Ohio-based Buurma Farms, said Loren Buurma, partner.

Is bigger better? Can big berries still taste as sweet as those tiny powerhouses? And does local matter more in the case of berry flavor?