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The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association is making available its 2018-19 category trends report on asparagus.

Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), EarthFresh Farms, and J R Simplot Co. have been Endorsed. Cali International Group LLC and Toleen Trading Inc are new companies to the Market, plus Updates.

A study commissioned by the Hass Avocado Board found that promotion programs have been a worthwhile investment for producers and importers of the fruit.

A survey commissioned by Little Potato Co. found that 55% of Americans rank potatoes as their favorite comfort food.

First Kiss — an apple variety that debuted in 2018 in very limited supply — is back on retailers’ shelves in August.

LA Central Produce LLC satisfies PACA reparation order. Andrews Brothers Inc has been Endorsed. Fresh Valley Cold Storage LLC is new to the Market. Dean & Deluca Inc., Fantastic Produce and Tamura Farms Inc have updates.

Retail scan data from IRI for the July 2018 through the June 2019 marketing year reveals that total potato sales increased in dollars by 2% while sales volume declined by 1%.

Execulytics Consulting and Tony Palumbo Mushroom & Trucking LLC have been Endorsed. Calchef Foods LLC, Island Green Produce Inc., La Familia Produce Inc., and Visionary Vegetables LLC are new companies to the Market.

The Packer’s editor Tom Karst visited Aug. 16 with retail consultant Mike Mauti about back-to-school promotions.

With more than 20 years of experience in the North American supermarket industry, Mike Mauti has learned “Retail 101” firsthand.