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Reichel Foods, Rochester, Minn., has recalled two Pro2Snax products because they contain hard-boiled eggs involved in a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak.

Hass avocado sales for Father’s Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day saw bumps in dollar sales this year, and while volume lagged at times, price increases more than made up for retail shortfalls.

Starr Ranch Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., has new sustainable packaging for organic apples.

Bee Sweet Citrus, Fowler, Calif., is celebrating California’s history of family farms and the company’s Heirloom Navel program with a month-long digital campaign.

Gary’s Groceries and More, India Bazaar, Marshall’s IGA, and Suvidha LLC are new companies to the Market. Applewood Orchard, Gibbs Organic Produce, Golden Groves Produce LLC, Pine Creek Farms LLC & other have updates.

SnapDragon and RubyFrost apples are performing well against other managed apple varieties, according to a new analysis.

Gary’s Quality Foods, Geissler’s Supermarkets Inc., Stang’s Inc. and Straight Forwarding Inc. are new companies to the Market. Deardorff Orchards, Bow Hill Blueberries, Irish Mountain Orchards and others have changes.

Major retailers including Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons have continued to invest in their e-commerce capabilities this year as the industry prepares for a future in which Amazon is a larger player in grocery.

Avocados From Mexico’s Guac Nation is back, in a cross promotion with Bud Light and Cholula hot sauce leading into the Super Bowl.

Publix - Market Square and Sigona’s Farmers Market are new companies to the Market. Apex Food Source Ltd., Capitol Market, Fruitco Corp., MJB Sales Inc., Mr Dell’s Foods LLC and others have updates.