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We received excellent responses to our Packer 125 industry survey, and today I am going to reveal industry thoughts on a forward-looking question from that online poll.

California Strawberry Commission, Martin’s Family Fruit Farm Ltd., and Mucci Farms (Head Office) have been Endorsed. H M S M Supermarket Inc and OK International Group are new companies to the Market and Updates.

Registered dietitians at Village ShopRite stores around New Jersey are hosting Jersey Fresh Fridays in July and August in their produce departments, featuring a different Jersey Fresh fruit or vegetable each week.

K D Tropical Products Inc, KU Produce Corp., Rib Foods LLC and Stew Leonard’s Paramus LLC are new companies to the Market. Chastain Farms, Graham Farms Melon Sales Inc., McArthur Farms have updates.

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.

Bugarin Fruits Inc., Coba LLC, Cobalt Hills Farms LLC, Flavor Wave LLC and Vidco Management LLC are new companies to the Market. Gable Enterprises LLC and Great American Snacks Inc have updates.

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