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Hillary Brick, senior vice president of marketing at the Giumarra Cos., Los Angeles, has retired after more than 26 years at the company.

Emerging from the wettest May many can remember, California cherry growers and shippers say harvests will be late and production will be down due to rain-related fruit damage.

Celery’s high prices, high demand and low supply show no sign of changing soon.

Inspired by the July 19 release of Disney’s new “Lion King” film, Dole Fresh Fruit is launching a summer-long healthy living initiative, National Eat More Fruit and Vegetables Day.

Products that win produce department category ownership and placement generally help drive fresh produce sales as well.

Discover a variety of bell pepper information such as; consumer trends, retail availability and trending sales statistics.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on LA Central Produce LLC and La Ganga Produce Corp. S. Strock & Co., Inc and Sysco Central California Inc are Endorsed. Boggiatto Produce changes their name to Hitchcock Farms Inc.

The Food and Drug Administration is inspecting a Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc. facility after four cases of salmonellosis were linked to vegetable trays produced there.

Retailers say bell peppers and sweet mini peppers can really brighten up a produce department.

Northwest cherry grower-shippers are expecting to have plenty of product for their June-August market window this year.