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Citrus suppliers will have plenty of product for retail and foodservice customers over the summer months, and they plan to promote them in numerous ways, particularly in stores.

Mastronardi Produce is showcasing Wow brand berries at the United Fresh Produce Association’s show.

Avocados from Peru already were arriving in the U.S. in May, and shipments should continue until around Labor Day, importers said.

EJ Produce Inc., Epic Fresh Produce LLC, and P K Produce Inc. have been cited by the USDA. ANIX Produce LLC, Annandale Marketplace LLC, Good For You Food Corp., Local Grown Salads are new companies to the market.

Brockton, Mass.-based Concord Foods is launching three Fresh Success vegetable seasoning mixes.

With the recent acquisition of Hearn Kirkwood, The Coastal Cos. is now a member of Pro*Act, giving it a boost in foodservice capabilities, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic area.

Dollar General generated $6.6 billion in net sales in the first quarter and saw comparable store sales grow 3.8%.

CeCe’s Veggie Co., Crystal Valley Foods, and Western Fresh Marketing Services Inc. are Endorsed. J & J Fresh Produce LLC, Republic Distribution LLC, and Twin Tree Farms are New Companies to the Market.

Folsom Farms, La Gloria Produce LLC, Preferred Brands of Michigan LLC, Pro Green Trading LLC, T & C Tropical Products Inc, VISION IMPORT GROUP, and World Fresh Produce Inc have profile updates.

Salinas, Calif.-based Mann Packing Co. will debut a Caulilini baby cauliflower 10-ounce retail pack at the United Fresh Produce Association’s expo June 10-12.