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North Shore Living, Thermal, Calif., has hired Milas Russell as general manager.

The Fresh Market Inc, Omega Produce Co Inc and Primo Produce Inc have been Endorsed. Hand Shake Farms Inc and Riverfield Export Import Inc are new companies to the Market.

EarthFresh Farms, Burlington ON, First Star Logistics LLC, Cincinnati OH, Pacific Coast Fruit Co (Inc), Portland OR, and United Salad, Portland OR have been Endorsed. Coosemans New York, Bronx NY updated their profile.

What’s the biggest barrier to increased per capita consumption of fruits and vegetables?

The Alliance for Food and Farming, whose mission is to educate consumers on the healthfulness of fresh produce, is sponsoring an online contest.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has rescheduled the vote on whether the National Mango Board programs should include frozen fruit.

Taylor Farms has four new chopped salads kits — Roasted Garlic, Tangerine Crunch, Steakhouse Wedge and Salsa Ranch.

Recent Shelby Report market data reveals the top retailers by market share in each region of the United States.

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.