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Taylor Fresh Foods has purchased the assets of Club Chef, a Covington, Ky., fresh-cut processor owned by the Castellini Co.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s first report on grapes in cold storage this season shows grape holdings at their lowest point in the past four seasons.

SunFed has been Endorsed. AG Solutions LLC, Crop One Holdings Inc., S&Y Produce, San Miguel Fresh Produce LLC and Tabasco Produce LLC are new companies to the Market. Pacific Produce and others have profile updates.

North Shore Living Herbs and Greens has hired Debbie Remblence as sales manager.

Hydroponic greenhouse grower BrightFarms has partnered with Crosset Co., Independence, Ky., to distribute its products to more than 100 independent retailers in the Midwest.

Wholesum, Amado, Ariz., is launching its four-item snack tomato line in colorful top-seal packaging.

Avocado sales for 2019 spring holidays — Easter, Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day — saw increases of at least 6% over 2018 numbers for the second-quarter holidays.

BFruit LLC, Fresh Connect Customs Broker LLC, Green Meadow Farms Inc., and Shri Hari are new companies to the Market. A T B Packing Co., Discipio Enterprises, SupHerb Farms, Shadybrook Farm and other have changes.

All of Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset brand greenhouse grown produce will be sold in packaging that’s reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Avocado House Inc., and Cervantes Produce are new companies to the Market. Produce for Better Health Foundation, Laurel Vista Inc., Needhams Mushroom Farms Inc., Preston Orchards, and others have changes.