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CMI Orchards, Wenatchee, Wash., is ready for another imported apple season, with fruit from New Zealand, Argentina and Chile arriving in June.

McCartney Produce LLC has been Endorsed. Gilcom Produce Distributing LLC, Jumbo Foods Inc., and Blue Sky Organic have Updates. Hizon International LLC, Richard Fahoum and S SHE RFMF are new companies to the Market.

Retail consumer food prices are projected to increase between 0.5% to 1.5% in 2019, according to the latest price forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Charlie’s Produce, Seattle, has acquired Better Life Organics, Los Angeles.

Courchesne Larose Ltee has been Endorsed. Scott Finks Company has moved. Babia Ice & Produce, Mas Tropical Farms and Southern Land Farm Inc have updates.

West Pak Avocado Inc. has hired Joe Nava as vice president of sales and business development.

Naturipe Berry Farms is taking to social media to honor veterans through a fundraiser for the Gary Sinise Foundation.

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.

Tommy’s Produce Market Inc. and UEC Enterprises are new companies to the Market. AJ Produce Imports, California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, and Pure Produce have changed company profiles.