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The Packer’s 125th-anniversary issue is soon coming, and in a series of blog posts, I have described the results of a survey we posted in conjunction with our editorial efforts for the publication.

Hardie’s Fresh Foods has been Endorsed. Calgary Produce Market, CanAM Pepper Company, Deville Technologies USA LLC, and Valfei Products Inc. are new companies to the Market. F & S Produce Co Inc. & more have updates.

International Specialty Produce Inc has been Endorsed. Accu Foods Ltd., Bostock North America, Manzana Orchards LLC, and Ocean Crisp Apple Company are new companies to the Market. Acadian Family Farm has updates.

Colombian Fruits and Vegetables, Elma Farms, Le Potager Riendeau Inc., and Martinez and Sons Produce, Inc., are new companies to the Market. Allan Bros. Incorporated, and Capital Mushroom Co Inc. have changes.

More than 19,000 tons of Chilean kiwifruit had been shipped to North America in early August, with supplies expected into October.

Ventura Produce has posted a $35,000 Surety Bond with USDA. Rain Forest Produce Inc. has posted a $300,000 Employment Surety Bond with USDA. Gallmeyer Farms, MegaMex and TVA Logistics Inc. are new firms to the Market.

Fidalgo Services USA LLC is a new company to the Market. Agrolatinos Corporation, Florida Tomato Committee/Florida Tomato Exchange, Greenlife Cactus Inc., MMI Culinary and Porterville Citrus Inc. have profile changes.

It’s back-to-school time, and Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset brand has new healthy snacks suitable for lunchboxes.

Stater Bros., San Bernardino, Calif., has donated $100,000 and more than 150,000 pounds of fresh produce and other food to food banks in its area this summer.