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After two years of late harvest starts, the California pear crop will be on a normal schedule, with harvest starting in early July.

Black Gold Farms, Grand Forks, N.D., will start harvest of red potatoes in Texas soon.

Rouge River Farms has been Endorsed. Avoexport Co Inc., Food Connection US Corp., Kooljet Refrigeration Systems, New Era’s American Asparagus Packing LLC, and Organic World LLC are new companies to the Market & more.

With the reputation of citrus for strengthening the body’s immune system, you know that shoppers are going to be doing a double-take on grapefruit. Take advantage by adding some of these grapefruit fun facts.

California cherries are entering peak availability for Stemilt Growers.

Dulcinea Farms is the exclusive marketer and distributor of Kiss Melons, through a new partnership.

Raley’s has hired Jen Warner as chief administrative officer, overseeing the company’s food safety, sustainability and other programs.

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.