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Groupe Ethier Inc, Quebec closing their doors. Frecon Fruit Farms Inc, Indian Hills Produce Inc, and Sun Pacific Shippers Inc have been Endorsed and New Companies to the Market.

CMI Orchards, Wenatchee, Wash., is extending the American Dream retail program from apples to cherries.

North Shore Living, Thermal, Calif., has hired Milas Russell as general manager.

The Fresh Market Inc, Omega Produce Co Inc and Primo Produce Inc have been Endorsed. Hand Shake Farms Inc and Riverfield Export Import Inc are new companies to the Market.

EarthFresh Farms, Burlington ON, First Star Logistics LLC, Cincinnati OH, Pacific Coast Fruit Co (Inc), Portland OR, and United Salad, Portland OR have been Endorsed. Coosemans New York, Bronx NY updated their profile.

What’s the biggest barrier to increased per capita consumption of fruits and vegetables?

The Alliance for Food and Farming, whose mission is to educate consumers on the healthfulness of fresh produce, is sponsoring an online contest.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has rescheduled the vote on whether the National Mango Board programs should include frozen fruit.

Taylor Farms has four new chopped salads kits — Roasted Garlic, Tangerine Crunch, Steakhouse Wedge and Salsa Ranch.

Emerging from the wettest May many can remember, California cherry growers and shippers say harvests will be late and production will be down due to rain-related fruit damage.