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CeCe’s Veggie Co., Crystal Valley Foods, and Western Fresh Marketing Services Inc. are Endorsed. J & J Fresh Produce LLC, Republic Distribution LLC, and Twin Tree Farms are New Companies to the Market.

Folsom Farms, La Gloria Produce LLC, Preferred Brands of Michigan LLC, Pro Green Trading LLC, T & C Tropical Products Inc, VISION IMPORT GROUP, and World Fresh Produce Inc have profile updates.

Hillary Brick, senior vice president of marketing at the Giumarra Cos., Los Angeles, has retired after more than 26 years at the company.

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.

Northwest cherry grower-shippers are expecting to have plenty of product for their June-August market window this year.

Sage Fruit Co. will have a new cherry bin this year for retailers to use during the cherry season.

Dandrea Produce LLC, Race-West Company, Trucco Inc are Endorsed. Delco Pizza Products of Indiana Inc & Carden Foods are New Companies. Frank Minardo Inc, New burgh Banana Inc and The ZZ Group Inc have Updates.