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The California Avocado Commission has changed its foodservice menu promotions during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Jan DeLyser, vice president of marketing for the California Avocado Commission.

Babé Farms is featuring a new lettuce item called “Ro-Minis” at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference, said Matt Hiltner, marketing coordinator.

Naturipe is seeing foodservice demand rebound this year, says Jerry Moran, vice president of sales for Naturipe Farms.

Oxnard, Calif.-based Bobalu Berries has added private label packaging to its mix for one of the firm’s foodservice customers, said Cindy Jewell, marketing representative for the company.

D’Arrigo Brothers of New York donated $15,000 to Paws of War to provide three trained service dogs to combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Trying to keep pace with modern food safety requirements and buyers’ demands, management at the Atlanta State Farmers Market works to maintain the facilities.

The National Association of Perishable Agricultural Receivers’ annual golf tournament is May 1

Bradenton, Fla.-based C&D Fruit and Vegetable Co. and Trio Farms are searching for a buyer after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February.

Maglio Companies is buying out its former partner, Boston Fresh LLC.

Kansas City, Kan.-based wholesaler Liberty Fruit Co. hired a new CEO. John McClelland starts May 14.