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Warehousing, logistics and e-commerce fulfillment company Symbia Logistics, Denver, saw massive growth in 2018, with three acquisitions.

Chilean grape production started slowly but picked up steadily this year.

A Canadian company has recalled red chili from Vietnam for potentially containing salmonella.

Satur Farms, Cutchogue, N.Y., is recalling baby spinach and mesclun mix over salmonella concerns.

Giumarra Companies has been Endorsed. First Choice Produce, Legend Brokerage Inc, Miracle Life Farm, Phawa LLC and Westfalia Fruit Marketing USA are new companies to the Market, and Updates.

Crunch Time Apples Growers and Foods in Season Co have been Endorsed. Cocos Produce and Gold Avocados are new companies to the Market. B & P Fruit Co. Inc., and Papaya Produce and Groceries have updates.

One good turn deserves another. Recently I touched upon the value of writing a careful order, especially in regard to giving the task ample time to complete.

En Divina Luz and Supermercados Maximo Inc are new companies to the Market. CDS Distributing Inc, Columbia Fruit Packers Inc, Fagerberg Produce Co Inc, Southern Corporate Packers Inc & Steimilt Growers LLC have updates.

The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against The Fruit Club, Organically Grown Company has been Endorsed. Good Farms, Tom Benigno Brokerage and Sam Ricelli Brokerage Inc are new companies to the Market & More.

Northwest pear growers estimate they’ll produce 18.9 million standard box equivalents, which at 415,000 tons for the fresh market is an 18% increase from the small 2017 harvest, but equal to the five-year average.