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The 2019 California Food Expo agenda is now available, featuring retail and foodservice trends, transparency and sustainability, navigating the digital space and food brand pioneers.

USDA filed an administrative complaint under the PACA against Coram Deo Farms Inc. E B Food Service Inc., GHNW LLC, Happy Veg Inc., New Hope Harvesting LLC, and Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative are new to the Market.

The Food and Drug Administration has named Cavi brand whole fresh maradol papayas distributed by Agroson’s LLC, Bronx, N.Y., as the likely source of 71 cases of Salmonella Uganda.

AMI Produce Inc., Amy’s Kitchen Inc., Bloomingfoods West Side, Grubmarket and Zumex USA Inc. are new companies to the Market. Ban-N-Sons Produce, Jade Produce LLC and Pexco Produce Sales have been Endorsed & More.

The Mart Group LLC, which consists of four Idaho potato grower-shippers, has entered into a joint venture with onion grower ProSource Inc.

Organic grower-shipper Wholesum, Amado, Ariz., has a new program to highlight its Fair Trade program for consumers and retailers.

All retail details are important, but at some point, someone has to take charge and say, “OK, let’s run with this.” And move on.

Earthfresh LLC, Jet Sales Packaging, Raiwal Agro Tech Foods, Sendik’s, T.A. Solberg DBA Trig’s are new companies to the Market. Triple B Corporation - Charlie’s Produce and Villita Avocados Inc., have been Endorsed.

BROOKLYN — It was a perfect summer rooftop tour party at dusk, with colorful picnic food and dozens of friendly faces talking about fresh vegetables and fruit. Check out Northeast editor Amy Sowder’s video and article.

Driscoll’s 3D Berry Picnic Mobile started its summer campaign June 18 — International Picnic Day — in the Twin Cities, beginning the next phase of the brand’s #BerryTogether campaign.