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The 2021 Michigan apple crop could resemble the 2020 version, said Don Armock, president of Riveridge Produce Marketing Inc., Sparta, Mich.

Ciruli Bros. LLC, Rio Rico, Ariz., has increased its plantings of cucumbers, green bell peppers and eggplant, said partner Chris Ciruli.

Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor is excited about its Persian cucumber program, said Michael DuPuis, quality assurance and public relations coordinator.

Spurred by new acreage and product innovation, Pure Hothouse Foods has strong growth plans for 2021, says Chris Veillon.

April figures to be a big month for Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor LLC

The Oppenheimer Group offers retailers a well-rounded organic program in the Divemex brand, with both conventional and organic crops Fair Trade Certified.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the suspension of the South Texas Onion marketing order provisions, according to a news release.

Crossings of Mexican fresh produce through Nogales, Ariz., represent a huge economic effect on the city, the state of Arizona, and arguably the entire U.S.

Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Ciruli Bros. is shipping bell peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, some hot pepper varieties and tomatoes from the West Mexico growing region, said Chris Ciruli, chief operating officer.

Fresh Farms, Rio Rico, Ariz., will bring its one-source shopping experience to the industry with a wide array of dry vegetables, with increased volumes in varietal corn, green beans and watermelon.