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The Viva Fresh Innovation Showcase finalists feature products across the spectrum of the fresh produce industry.

Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., has purchased Earthbound Farm from France-based Danone SA.

I was doing some spring cleaning when Russ T. Blade emerged from behind some folders. “Rusty,” as readers know is the miniature imaginary produce manager who occasionally drops in to talk shop.

I hear the most interesting things while shopping.

Baldor Specialty Foods, Bronx, N.Y., is expanding the Urban Roots Veggie Side Kits line.

Terra Exports, Las Vegas, has hired Manuel Escandon, who is based in Chile, as part of its South American expansion.

Federal health agencies are investigating a Salmonella Carrau outbreak involving 93 people, linked to fresh-cut cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon from Caito Foods, Indianapolis.

Dole Food Co. is offering a new line of Bountiful Kits, ready-to-eat salad kits that feature the plant-based protein trend.

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella (Calif.) Inc., is introducing a line of five seasoned pistachio kernels.

If current demand of onions continues through June, the supply of onions held by U.S. companies will be gone by the time spring and summer harvests start.