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Time to strike while the iron is hot for strawberries, grapes, watermelons and more.

A great plan won’t hit your goals without execution at store level. I had a boss once who used to tell me, “Nothing is real until it happens in the store.” To have great execution you need great produce managers.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on D & T Produce LLC and West Coast Distributing Inc. American Produce & Repack, El Taco Via, Green Whale LLC, and Oscar Algranatti are new companies to the Market, plus company updates.

The Chilean Citrus has moved the bulk of its consumer and trade marketing campaigns online this summer, during the COVID-19 pandemic

Fox Packaging, McAllen, Texas, has four days of scheduled events planned at its United Fresh LIVE! virtual booth, from June 15-18.

Allen Lund Co. has a series of live sessions planned at its United Fresh LIVE! virtual booth, from COVID-19 programming to technology advancements.

Online grocery purchasing and delivery will continue to spread, long after the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has dissipated, and the packaging industry likely will grow with it, marketers say.

The Angelcot season has begun, but quantities are limited.

CORRECTED: Dole Food Co. is honoring nearly 120 years of growing pineapples on Oahu, Hawaii, with the Hawaiian Slawsome! Kit.

Fifth Season, Fresh Produce Point LLC, Gainsborough, Jep Imports, and Monte Vista Farms Inc. are new companies to the Market. Interstate Foods Inc., PERLAG IMPORTS LLC, Prime Quality Produce and others have changes.