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The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association expects summer volume to remain consistent as the crop approaches peak shipments in August and September.

Big cherries are on tap this season for Stemilt Growers.

D’Arrigo Bros Co of New York Inc. has been Endorsed. Cherry Hill Super Market and Complete Design & Packaging are new companies to the Market. Country Sweet Produce Inc., Sol Sweet Farms LLC and others have changes.

Gotham Green, Brooklyn, N.Y., is opening a 30,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in the Denver area to supply retailers in eight states.

E Armata Fruit & Produce Inc., GPOD of Idaho, Morada Produce Company LP, and Troyer Brothers FL Inc. have been Endorsed. Humongous Fan and KB Ingredients LLC are new companies to the Market, plus company changes.

Clove & Hoof and FMS Fresh Produce are new companies to the Market. Alstede Farms, Harward Farms, J M R Farms Inc., Malk Organics LLC dba Malk, San Antonio Wholesale Produce Market and others have updates.

Dole Food Co., Charlotte, N.C., is kicking off an eight-month campaign celebrating healthy living with a focus on the “epic storytelling of Pixar Animation Studios” as inspiration.

Avocados From Peru will launch its new e-cookbook “Avocados in Bloom” in late May.

Get ready to Rave.

Warm weather means prime time for every produce department, from berries to stone fruit to grapes to the crown jewel of summer: cherries.