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The power of value-added produce sales speaks for itself.For value-added items, the dollar share of total produce sales rated 9.8% in 2019, according to the Food Industry Association’s (FMI) Power of Produce report.

Purdue University’s Department of Food Science has a message for consumers: Don’t let a fear of the coronavirus COVID-19 to keep you from eating fresh fruits and vegetables.

Arlan’s Market and M & M Produce are new companies to the Market. A L Pray & Son Potato Co., AgFinity Inc., Apple Valley Natural Foods Inc., Central Illinois Produce Inc-Urbana Division and others have updates.

The Kroger Co.’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has donated $50,000 to Brighter Bites to help provide access to fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition education.

Chicago Indoor Garden is recalling all of its products containing red clover sprouts, after the Food and Drug Administration advised consumers to avoid them.

With reports of panic buying of food across the U.S. because of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, growers are on the front lines to replenish emptied retail produce department bins.

Retailers can find promotional material for Cinco de Mayo from both Avocados From Mexico and the California Avocado Commission.

Consumers who want a strong immune system are looking to fresh produce.

The National Mango Board is offering new display bins and headers to retailers.

Cooperativa de Consumo Sta Anita SCL has been Endorsed. Giunta’s Meat Farms and Idea Fresh LLC are new companies to the Market. Family Farm Inc., Feeding San Diego, Gamble Farm Organics LLC and others have updates.