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A Jazz apple promotion starting the week of Jan. 20 seeks to Energize consumers throughout North America.

Ippolito International, Salinas, Calif., has added Lara Grossman and Roberto Ornelas to its sales and marketing staff.

Oakes Farms Food & Distribution Services LLC has been Endorsed. Crown City Trading LLC, United Against Poverty, UP Orlando, and V&R Products Inc. are new companies to the Market. JP Produce Inc. and others have updates.

The Hass Avocado Board, Mission Viejo, Calif., has developed a tool designed to help identify potential opportunities to boost sales.

Petrocco Farms Inc., Richard Barrett Produce Co Inc., and Thomas Produce Sales Inc. receive Endorsements. Agribuena Inc., Banana Bros Produce LLC, and Intertrade Holdings Inc. are new companies to the Market, plus more.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based SpartanNash is piloting a mobile app that the retailer says has the potential to both reduce food waste and save consumers money.

Produce for Kids is working with health-conscious brands and hundreds of retail dietitians for the second annual Mission for Nutrition promotion.

Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers is partnering with the German-based emoji company to use the brand icons on the company’s apples, pears, and cherries.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The 106th edition of the National Watermelon Association convention featured record attendance, big fundraising and the crowning of Paige Huntington of Texas as the 2020 National Watermelon Queen.

Michael Farms Inc. has been Endorsed. Glam Partners, Inc., Medina’s Vegetables, and Pacific Mercantile Co. are new companies to the Market. Big Sky Trading LLC, Mountain Spirit Organic LLC and others have changes.