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To capitalize on peak summer marketing opportunities, Monterey Mushrooms, Watsonville, Calif., is featuring seasonal label art with recipes for summer eating occasions on select packages.

Mexico’s retailers are trending toward e-commerce, a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report says.

The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against The Fruit Club, Organically Grown Company has been Endorsed. Good Farms, Tom Benigno Brokerage and Sam Ricelli Brokerage Inc are new companies to the Market & More.

Growers Express, Salinas, Calif., has expanded a recall of vegetables after product testing resulted in another positive sample of Listeria monocytogenes.

Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc has been Endorsed. Exotic Farm S.R.L., M & A FLC and Warren Packaging are new companies to the Market. John Vena Inc., and Miami Tropical Wholesaler Inc., & Vitalis Organic Seeds 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.

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.

Late orders are not uncommon, so a manager has to anticipate this and ensure a little extra “safety stock” is on hand to maintain business.