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California strawberry season has kicked off, with berries in the Salinas/Watsonville area starting at the end of March to meet increased demand of berries spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mastronardi Produce’s newest product in the “Bombs” line of snacking tomatoes, Honey Bombs, will be appearing in stores in May.

The Packer’s Tom Karst spoke on March 30 with Craig Carlson, CEO of Chicago-based Carlson Produce Consulting, LLC.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board has launched an updated website, watermelon.org, featuring more content that promotes return visits for consumers looking for recipes, nutrition information and more.

Natural Brands Inc. and Streef Produce Ltd. are new companies to the Market. California Specialty Produce Inc., Delfrutti, Grocers Supply Produce Co LLC, The Fruit Basket LLC, Tri Cal Inc., and others have updates.

Honeycrisp apples from Chile will be available at retailers nationwide in May, according to grower and importer Honeybear Brands, Elgin, Minn.

Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., has entered into an agreement to purchase the carrot operations of Rousseau Farming Co., Tolleson, Ariz.

Brookshire Grocery Company and Wazobia African Market are new companies to the Market. Carleton Farms, Frecon Fruit Farms Inc., Paradise Meadows, Pattersons Fruit Farm, Satur Farms and others have updates.

Phoenix Microgreens, Sunshine Orchards and Y Hata & Co Limited are new companies to the Market. Arca Organics, La Galera Produce LLC, Lynn-Ette & Sons Inc., Oneonta Trading Corp. and others have updates.

The USDA announced actions taken regarding Enson Trading Corp. and PAB Produce Inc. Holistic Solutions Global and King Specialty Foods are new companies to the Market. Cinnabar Produce and others have changes.