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Apples, and more specifically, bagged apples, are seeing a boost in demand as consumers try to limit time spent on shopping trips.

A USDA administrative complaint filed against Southern Sun LLC. Hacienda Ag Incorporated, Heritage Farms LLC, MJR Produce Inc., are new companies to the Market. DMA Solutions Inc. and others have updates.

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.

Fresh Local Produce of Ohio, Hudson, is shipping salad greens to area retailers under the Free! Leafy Greens.

UPDATED: The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has scheduled another web seminar for retailers, foodservice operators and other buyers, with an emphasis on COVID-19 updates.

March was a very long year.

It’s hard to overstate the importance of strawberries to a grocery retailer.

Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market plans to expand grocery pickup through Instacart to all its stores by early May due to the coronavirus crisis.