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USDA has announced actions on Hunter Brothers Inc. and Old West Export Inc. Morton Williams and Phenix MV Inc. are new companies to the Market. Country Creek Produce Farm LLC, Lucas Farms and others have updates.

What is the annual consumer “spend” on fresh produce? That number, organized by age, income, education level, race, and more is available from the Consumer Expenditures data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A recent survey by Category Partners found that 47% of consumers say their household is bringing in less income due to COVID-19.

The Oppenheimer Group is adding a third grower to expand cherry offerings this season.

USDA sanctions Maya Fruit Co. EC International Produce, Gotham Greens Aurora LLC, LTL Fresh Inc., and Meel Corp. are new companies to the Market. Genere Food Corp., Greenhill Produce and others have updates.

The USDA has filed action against Jones Potato Chip Co. H.R. Spinner and Sage Fruit Co LLC have been Endorsed. Mon Valley Foods Inc., New Start Produce and Twain Harte Market are new companies to the Market, plus more.

Avocado sales have remained significantly higher than year-ago levels week after week even as the overall fruit category has settled closer to the 2019 baseline amid COVID-19.

Martín Casanova and Raul Fernandez created the Thx! brand with an eye toward differentiating their produce offerings, particularly berries and cherries.

California cherries are entering peak availability for Stemilt Growers.

Dulcinea Farms is the exclusive marketer and distributor of Kiss Melons, through a new partnership.