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CMI Orchards, Wenatchee, Wash., is extending the American Dream retail program from apples to cherries.

North Shore Living, Thermal, Calif., has hired Milas Russell as general manager.

The Fresh Market Inc, Omega Produce Co Inc and Primo Produce Inc have been Endorsed. Hand Shake Farms Inc and Riverfield Export Import Inc are new companies to the Market.

EarthFresh Farms, Burlington ON, First Star Logistics LLC, Cincinnati OH, Pacific Coast Fruit Co (Inc), Portland OR, and United Salad, Portland OR have been Endorsed. Coosemans New York, Bronx NY updated their profile.

What’s the biggest barrier to increased per capita consumption of fruits and vegetables?

The Alliance for Food and Farming, whose mission is to educate consumers on the healthfulness of fresh produce, is sponsoring an online contest.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has rescheduled the vote on whether the National Mango Board programs should include frozen fruit.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board’s 2019 plans include investing in nutrition research and focusing on the plant-based diet trend.

Ban-N-Sons Produce has new Endorsements, New Companies to the Market and Company Updates

Mike Krage is the Idaho Potato Commission’s newest retail promotions director, covering the Northeast and Midwest.