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The California Dried Plum Board is once again embracing “prunes,” 19 years after changing its name and the way the dried fruit was marketed.

Chelan, Wash.-based Chelan Fresh Marketing continues to expand its supplier base, said Tim Evans, general sales manager.

The Ready Pac Foods brand is celebrating National Mango Month in June with a limited-edition Bistro Tropical Mango Salad with Mango Cilantro Vinaigrette.

Charlie’s Produce, Seattle, has acquired Better Life Organics, Los Angeles.

Courchesne Larose Ltee has been Endorsed. Scott Finks Company has moved. Babia Ice & Produce, Mas Tropical Farms and Southern Land Farm Inc have updates.

West Pak Avocado Inc. has hired Joe Nava as vice president of sales and business development.

Naturipe Berry Farms is taking to social media to honor veterans through a fundraiser for the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Recent Shelby Report market data reveals the top retailers by market share in each region of the United States.

Retail research conducted this year by San Jose, Calif.-based Zest Labs finds big variability in the shelf life of strawberries, romaine lettuce and packaged salads.

Tommy’s Produce Market Inc. and UEC Enterprises are new companies to the Market. AJ Produce Imports, California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, and Pure Produce have changed company profiles.