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Fagerberg Produce of Eaton, Colo., has agreed to extend its use of Tampa, Fla.-based IFCO reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for its dry onions through 2020.

Ranking of the top retail chains in the Chicago market remains virtually unchanged from a year ago, said Bill Bishop, chief architect at Brick Meets Click, a Barrington, Ill.-based consulting firm.

Mr G International Produce Inc. has been Endorsed. McElhinny Farm, Moses L Yoder, Paul Horst Jr, Raymond Esch, and Sarah K Beiler are new companies to the Market. Blue Jack Farms, Herr Foods Inc. and other have updates.

Galaviz, Mtn View Nursery, Samuel O Nolt, Timothy Zimmerman, and Tuscarora Organic Growers Cooperative are new companies to the Market. Choice Food Group, Savor Brands Inc and others have updates.

Two more people have tested positive for hepatitis A in an outbreak that investigators believe is linked to consumption of fresh blackberries.

Blue Jack Farms has been Endorsed. Lewis M Burkholder, Samuel Lapp, Shanley Farms, Werkheiser Farm and Wesley Burkholder are new companies to the Market. Delina Inc., Aarestad Farm and others have changes.

With winter and the height of citrus season in mind, Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Frieda’s Inc. is rolling out grab-and-go pouches for two specialty citrus offerings.

It’s not very often that you come across a “game-changing” product that actually delivers everything it promises.

Chiquita Brands International, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has a new business-to-business website with a produce and services catalog, best practices white papers and category leadership materials and more.

Farmers Direct Produce LLC, Green Life Farms Inc., Oak Grove Farms, Peaceful Hollow Produce, and Schurman Family Farm are new companies to the Market. San Joaquin Produce Sales Inc. has been Endorsed and many Updates.