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Wholesum, Amado, Ariz., has added organic and fair trade butternut and spaghetti squash to its line-up.

Fair Trade USA has received a 30-month grant of $1.4 million from the Walmart Foundation.

Farm Journal, the parent company of The Packer, will host leaders from the produce industry and other segments of agriculture at an online event, the Farm Country Forum, on April 16.

Coco’s Produce LLC, Hanline Frozen Foods, Inc., Olive Tree Market, Sugar Mountain Produce, and Sweet Life LLC are new companies to the Market. Richard Lucido & Sons Inc., Strike Fumigants and others have changes.

USDA suspends PACA license on Bucks Fresh Produce LLC. Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods, Fresh Local Produce of Ohio LLC, S&H LLC are new companies to the Market. Bella Vista Produce Inc., Oz Farm and others have updates.

Produce Marketing Association members have free access to an iTradeNetwork platform that connects buyers and suppliers, as the COVID-19 crisis strains normal supply chains.

The hours of service exemption for truck drivers delivering fresh produce and other food during the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended through May 15.

MountainKing Potatoes, Houston, is stepping up its social media presence as potato demand has rapidly increased at retail during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Consumers staying at home on National Banana Day, April 15, will have no problem finding banana recipes and activities to celebrate, thanks to Chiquita Brands International.