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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.

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.

Celery’s high prices, high demand and low supply show no sign of changing soon.

Inspired by the July 19 release of Disney’s new “Lion King” film, Dole Fresh Fruit is launching a summer-long healthy living initiative, National Eat More Fruit and Vegetables Day.

Products that win produce department category ownership and placement generally help drive fresh produce sales as well.

Discover a variety of bell pepper information such as; consumer trends, retail availability and trending sales statistics.