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To capitalize on peak summer marketing opportunities, Monterey Mushrooms, Watsonville, Calif., is featuring seasonal label art with recipes for summer eating occasions on select packages.

Mexico’s retailers are trending toward e-commerce, a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report says.

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.

Growers Express, Salinas, Calif., has expanded a recall of vegetables after product testing resulted in another positive sample of Listeria monocytogenes.

Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc has been Endorsed. Exotic Farm S.R.L., M & A FLC and Warren Packaging are new companies to the Market. John Vena Inc., and Miami Tropical Wholesaler Inc., & Vitalis Organic Seeds have updates.

A years-long legal fight ended June 24 when the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to prevent the release of store-level data related to the Supplemental National Assistance Program.

Late orders are not uncommon, so a manager has to anticipate this and ensure a little extra “safety stock” is on hand to maintain business.

Organic fresh fruits and vegetables will find growing demand in the Canadian market, a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says.

USDA Imposes Sanctions on Golden Rule Produce Inc., Veggie Co., and Martinez Fresh Produce LLC. Butchs Best LLC and MGDWS LLC are new companies to the Market. Pan Fruit LLC and Wholesale Pumpkins Direct have updates.

We received excellent responses to our Packer 125 industry survey, and today I am going to reveal industry thoughts on a forward-looking question from that online poll.