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Starting in 2020, new generic Universal Product Codes will not be issued for produce in the U.S. and Canada, with company-specific codes taking their place.

Comparable store sales for Walmart U.S. increased 3.2% in the third quarter, and executives described fresh food as key to the growth.

Pacific Trellis Fruit, Los Angeles, has a new line of Dulcinea brand seedless grapes.

Orchid Dates Corporation, Pine Valley Farms, Produce Depot USA LLC, Qinti Cami LLC and Sarver Hill Farm are new firms to the Market. Gem Pack Berries LLC, Gold Coast Produce Inc, MGM Products Inc and others have updates.

USDA announces actions against Huxtable’s Kitchen Inc. and Versa Marketing Inc. Moore Food Distributors Inc. ceased operations. Atlantic Potato Distributors Ltd., Eagle Cold Storage are new to the Market & More.

The USDA filed administrative actions on Genaro Produce Inc. Coloma Farms Inc. and Western Harvest Gardens Inc. have been Endorsed. Daily Harvest Express LLC, and Mid-Ohio Foodbank are new companies to the Market & More.

Everyone has a job, and yet ... produce people sometimes spend too much time in a checkstand.

Fresh-cut processor and distributor Russ Davis Wholesale has recalled 14 products in connection with the Mann Packing recall due to potential listeria contamination.

Jericho Imports LLC, Rolling Gardens, Sodexo, Tomato Barn LLC and Wendel Springs Farm are new companies to the Market. Best Fresh Produce Inc., Fowler Packing Co Inc., Meridian Growers LLC and other have updates.

Talayote Group Inc., has been Endorsed. Kreyol Passion, Raspberry Hill Farm, Sam Bender, Schantz Orchards and Vaccaro & Sons Produce are new companies to the Market. Combs Wholesale Produce Company & others have updates.