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Sun World Innovations, Palm Desert, Calif., has chosen a group of companies to import and market proprietary grapes in North America.

The California Dried Plum Board is once again embracing “prunes,” 19 years after changing its name and the way the dried fruit was marketed.

Chelan, Wash.-based Chelan Fresh Marketing continues to expand its supplier base, said Tim Evans, general sales manager.

The Ready Pac Foods brand is celebrating National Mango Month in June with a limited-edition Bistro Tropical Mango Salad with Mango Cilantro Vinaigrette.

Can the world really expect Dollar General to evolve from selling bargain paper towels, breakfast bars, and bleach to “sustainably grown” local produce in one fell swoop?

Retail research conducted this year by San Jose, Calif.-based Zest Labs finds big variability in the shelf life of strawberries, romaine lettuce and packaged salads.

Tommy’s Produce Market Inc. and UEC Enterprises are new companies to the Market. AJ Produce Imports, California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, and Pure Produce have changed company profiles.

Associated Grocers Inc., and Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc are Endorsed. Garden Herbs LLC, Green Market Global, and Slingshot Brokers Inc. have updated profiles. Sangha Farms is a new company to the Market.

Church Brothers Farms, Salinas, Calif., has entered into partnership with FiveStar Gourmet Foods, which has value-added salads and packaged snacks for retail and a range of fresh-cut items for foodservice operators.

Driscoll’s is rolling out four proprietary limited-edition strawberries and raspberries today, focusing on unique color and sweetness attributes.