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Purdue University professors will have a discussion on disruptions in supply chains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and implications for consumers.

Joseph Fierman and Son Inc., Market Fresh Produce LLC, Minkus Family Farms Inc., and Treasure Valley Farms have been Endorsed. Carlson Produce Consulting, and Van Doran Sales Inc. are new to the Market, plus updates.

Charlie’s Produce, Seattle, is introducing Yumi, an organic black seedless watermelon, in mid-June.

The Giumarra Cos., Los Angeles, is expanding its line of Mystic brand grapes to include grapes from Mexico.

Baloian Farms, Fresno, Calif., is beginning its 40th season of shipping heirloom Fresno Flat Sweet Red Onions.

The National Mango Board will be awarding gift cards to the first 100 people nominated as “Retail Super Fruit Super Heroes.”

Compared with year-ago performance, organic fresh produce sales rose 18% in April and beat conventional produce in both dollars and volume gains.

Chance Only Trucking Company LLC is a new company to the Market. Agri-Sol Distribution Inc., Altar Produce LLC, Camposol Fresh USA, Inc., Les Serres du St Laurent Inc., Rouses Enterprises LLC and others have updates.

DI 2 Tech, Harold’s Supermarket, Sugar Bake Shop & Gourmet Foods, and Vogelsang USA are new companies to the Market. Alma Berry Farms, Gundermann Acres LLC, Hollabaugh Bros Inc. and others have updates.

The road to the new normal as the COVID-19 crisis continues is a rocky one for many in the fresh produce industry.