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Los Angeles-based Coast Produce Co. has been awarded a contract to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to military commissaries in the Western U.S.

Bert Boyd, who sold and marketed grapes for Pretty Lady Vineyards, McFarland, Calif., has died. He was 67.

San Francisco-based Fresh Solutions Network is positioning its Side Delights fresh potato brand in the trending “food as medicine” and plant-based menu movement.

Village Farms is adding Heavenly Villagio Marzano and Maverick Mix tomatoes to its organic offerings.

Mastronardi Produce, Kingsville, Ontario, has joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

Applewood Fresh Growers LLC, Sparta, Mich., has hired Brian Coates as director of business development.

The National Mango Board, Orlando, Fla., is offering display bins to U.S. mango shippers on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sesame Street characters could start popping up in convenience stores across the nation as part of the Eat Brighter! campaign.

Retailers can promote produce with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on March 13 and Love Your Produce Manager Day on April 2.

Northeastern growers and retailers are finding the late-season EverCrisp apple variety a benefit to their sales.