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Avocados From Mexico has partnered with Walmart again, with more than 4,000 U.S. stores directing shoppers to avocado content through an online Chatbot.

CHICAGO — The United Fresh Produce Association made an impression with some new elements at its conference and expo June 10-12.

Harden Farms Inc., files Chapter 11. Chef’d LLC - The USDA determined that D2 Doll Partnership, Kris Langley and Jim Langley were not responsibly connected. S Strock & Co Inc., has been Endorsed and New Companies.

California Avocado Month is June, and that means outreach to consumers involving social media influencers, recipes, public relations campaigns and more.

Citrus suppliers will have plenty of product for retail and foodservice customers over the summer months, and they plan to promote them in numerous ways, particularly in stores.

Salinas, Calif.-based Mann Packing Co. will debut a Caulilini baby cauliflower 10-ounce retail pack at the United Fresh Produce Association’s expo June 10-12.

Good For You Food Corp. has been Endorsed. Abbott Farms, Mojave Foods Corp., and Red Rich Fruits are new companies to the Market. Jacobs Farm/Del Cabo Inc. and Jacobs Farm/Del Cabo Sales Office have multiple changes.

Mastronardi Produce, Kingsville, Ontario, has appointed Andrew Maiman as president of Berry World America, the joint venture between Mastronardi and the United Kingdom’s Berry World.

Green Giant Fresh is expanding its Veggie Bowl line with Southwest Tortilla and Korean BBQ.

Providence, R.I.-based United Natural Foods has reported net sales of $5.96 billion — including $3.24 billion from Supervalu — for the third quarter of the fiscal year.