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April prices for food purchased at grocery stores were up 2.7% from March and 4.1% above year-ago levels, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported.

Fruits that can be eaten out of hand continue to reign in the realm of produce snacking, according to the newest FreshFacts on Retail report from the United Fresh Produce Association.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers is promoting Piñata and Artisan Organics Lil Snappers apples as summer promotion options.

Culinary Specialty Produce Inc., Dimetri Gardikas Produce Co Inc., and Gargiulo Produce have been Endorsed. Garfield Produce Company, Lyons Magnus LLC, Premier Catering and Events, Inc., The Fruitist Company and more.

Peppers are a mainstay of retail fresh produce departments, and for good reason. Retailers use fresh peppers as a destination category to attract attention and to stand out to their shoppers.

Applewood Fresh’s growers will be starting Michigan asparagus shipments the week of May 25.

Four in 10 consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2020 consumer research study said they purchased bell peppers in the past 12 months.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board is rolling out a database to connect growers and distributors with buyers.

C & L Fresh Produce Inc., Dominic Produce LLC, Freshquita Brands LLC, PFC Natural Grocery & Deli, and Quality Cut Produce LLC are new companies to the Market. Fisher Orchard, Peach Country and others have changes.

Chelan, Wash.-based Chelan Fresh Marketing is entering its first full season with new cherry packaging, said Tim Evans, general sales manager.