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Sales of fresh limes seem to be trending upward. At Delano, Calif.-based Wonderful Citrus, Elena Rhodes, director of product management, said in mid-April that sales were up 13% year over year.

Dulcinea brand citrus feature new high-graphic packaging, with different colors to differentiate oranges and mandarins.

USDA has issued actions against Evergreen Fresh Farms Inc., New York Produce Inc., and P.K. Produce, Inc. CTI Logistics LLC, GOLDEN BASIL FARM LLC, and Joe Heger Farms LLC are new companies to the Market, plus more.

USDA has announced actions on Hunter Brothers Inc. and Old West Export Inc. Morton Williams and Phenix MV Inc. are new companies to the Market. Country Creek Produce Farm LLC, Lucas Farms and others have updates.

What is the annual consumer “spend” on fresh produce? That number, organized by age, income, education level, race, and more is available from the Consumer Expenditures data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jacobs, Malcomb & Burtt (JMB), San Ramon, Calif., has a new website as it prepares for the start of its summer asparagus program.

It’s time to take a break from the recent coronavirus theme dominating the news lately. I think that’s probably all right — I suspect even welcomed at this point.

A recent survey by Category Partners found that 47% of consumers say their household is bringing in less income due to COVID-19.

The Oppenheimer Group is adding a third grower to expand cherry offerings this season.

USDA sanctions Maya Fruit Co. EC International Produce, Gotham Greens Aurora LLC, LTL Fresh Inc., and Meel Corp. are new companies to the Market. Genere Food Corp., Greenhill Produce and others have updates.