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The growers of Sunions tearless onions have quadrupled production this season.

Walmart has committed $4 million to help fight food insecurity in Texas, and nearly $1.3 million will go to fresh produce-focused nonprofit Brighter Bites.

First Wave Sales LLC has been Endorsed. Cash-Wa Distributing of Fargo, Laut Farms LLC, Michael J Wilkerson, Seasons Finest Produce LLC, and TMC Wholesale Inc. are new companies to the Market, plus company updates.

Village Farms is inviting Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit attendees to tee up at its booth.

The California Table Grape Commission has hired Maria Montalvo as its marketing director of retail and foodservice promotion.

Blazer Wilkinson, Salinas, Calif., has a new website highlighting “The Ultimate Strawberry,” as the company ramps up production of its Foxy brand conventional and organic strawberries.

Wholesum, Amado, Ariz., is launching its four-item snack tomato line in colorful top-seal packaging.

Avocado sales for 2019 spring holidays — Easter, Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day — saw increases of at least 6% over 2018 numbers for the second-quarter holidays.

TMD Creative, Quality Fruit & Vegetable Co, and Hwy Haul are new companies to the Market. Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, Dugas Farm, Farlow Produce Company Inc., Sowinski Farms Inc. and other have updates.

Fresh Express has a new take on its chopped salad line that focuses on trending flavors, including a trio of “Twisted” Caesar salads.