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Avocado harvest is gearing up in south Florida, with harvest and shipments kicking in by early June, shippers said.

Ira Middleswarth & Son Inc. and Tri Winner Irving Acres have been Endorsed. De Lune Corp., GLH Fresh LLC, Los Traviesos Produce Inc., Sinora Distributor LLC and Smith Packing Company, Inc. are new companies, plus more.

The United Fresh Produce Association is offering a sneak peek to its five-day online convention and expo.

Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted flavors have again gained recognition as a new snack product.

The Organic Trade Association reports that organic food sales in 2019 surpassed $50 billion, including $18 billion for organic produce.

South Carolina peach grower Titan Farms will feature a patriotic-themed box for a limited time.

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has launched a podcast, “The Business of Blueberries,” aiming to bring the blueberry industry together.

Carcione’s Fresh Produce Co Inc. & The Kroger Co. have been Endorsed. Alsuper, Copal, Gima Green Products LLC, Jar Fresh & Recovery Park Farms Inc. are new companies to the Market. Ratto Bros., Inc. has updates & more.

Field Fresh Farms, Watsonville, Calif., has refreshed its branding and packaging and expanded to retail business.

BrightFarms has started construction on a 280,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in Hendersonville, N.C.