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The Viva Fresh Innovation Showcase finalists feature products across the spectrum of the fresh produce industry.

Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., has purchased Earthbound Farm from France-based Danone SA.

I was doing some spring cleaning when Russ T. Blade emerged from behind some folders. “Rusty,” as readers know is the miniature imaginary produce manager who occasionally drops in to talk shop.

I hear the most interesting things while shopping.

Baldor Specialty Foods, Bronx, N.Y., is expanding the Urban Roots Veggie Side Kits line.

Terra Exports, Las Vegas, has hired Manuel Escandon, who is based in Chile, as part of its South American expansion.

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella (Calif.) Inc., is introducing a line of five seasoned pistachio kernels.

The California Avocado Commission, Irvine, has kicked off its 2019 advertising campaign, targeting “super avocado users” and “premium Californians.”

The Hass Avocado Board is seeking new members for domestic grower and importer seats on the board.

Henry Avocado Corp., Escondido, Calif., is recalling California avocados from retail stores in six states after a positive Listeria monocytogenes test at its packing facility.