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Produce Monkey launches iPhone and Android applications

Produce Monkey, a start-up venture that combines the power of social media with some of the most essential and effective tools needed for today's top produce professionals, announced that users can now download the mobile platform on their iPhone or Android phones.

"We are excited to make these time-saving tools Produce Monkey has to offer available to members on the go," Produce Monkey founder and chief executive officer, Ben Silva, said in a press release. "All features available on ProduceMonkey.com will be available on the apps."

Produce Monkey is a powerful tool designed for the produce industry, according to Silva, who said, "With the applications and web platform, users are able to communicate more efficiently with their buyers, sellers, growers and logistics while in or out of the office. They will also being able to actually create an order transaction on the go, making this the most time saving and convenient tool in the market."

With concentration on transaction communication, creating and receiving purchase orders, order confirmations, bills of lading, passings and more is easy. Produce Monkey buyers and sellers will have the advantage of staying on top of current marketing trends such as pricing, statistics, historical data, commodity information and more via Produce Monkey's Online Pricing Ticker!

"The social part of Produce Monkey is unique to the industry and is a fantastic way for industry professionals to connect and share what's going on in their company and in the industry," Hilary Mathias of MC Solutions, the developing company for Produce Monkey, added in the press release. "The DailyPromo tool is also very useful, enabling buyers and sellers to quickly find or promote products by searching and creating DailyPromos."

The Produce Monkey smartphone app is currently available for both iPhone (iOS 8 and WiFi compatible) and Android. Produce Monkey is completely free to its members. Free accounts can be created by visiting www.ProduceMonkey.com.

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Avocados From Peru named official avocado and superfood of the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds and Avocados From Peru announced a new partnership naming Avocados From Peru the official avocado and official superfood of the Cincinnati Reds.

To celebrate the partnership, the Reds and Avocados From Peru are launching "The Ultimate Sweepstakes of Baseball Season," giving fans the opportunity to win a variety of prizes throughout the summer, including the grand prize: a custom co-branded 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR wrapped in Reds and Avocados From Peru branding.

Ontario greenhouse vegetable growers welcome national food security strategy

The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers are pleased to express strong support for the government of Canada's announcement of "More Choice. More Control. More Canada: Canada's first-ever national food security strategy," unveiled Thursday by Prime Minister Carney.

Chiquita expands 'Likely the Best Snack Ever' across more moments in 2026

After a standout debut last year, Chiquita Brands International is entering the next chapter of its "Likely the Best Snack Ever" (LTBSE) campaign — expanding it into an always-on initiative designed to meet consumers wherever, and however, they snack.

Building on last year's momentum, Chiquita is tapping into a simple idea: Snacking today isn't just about taste; it's about feeling good. With natural nutritional benefits and a signature sense of fun, bananas continue to stand out as a snack that delivers on both.

Natural Grocers celebrates New Mexico Day with a special gift and savings

Natural Grocers, a family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the United States, invites customers to its annual New Mexico Day event, June 14-16 at its seven New Mexico stores. {N}power members are invited to celebrate with a free Natural Grocers reusable tote bag and a $5-off coupon for in-store purchases.

Headquartered in Colorado, Natural Grocers expanded into New Mexico in 2003. Today Natural Grocers operates seven stores in the state, including Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, Los Alamos, Rio Rancho, Ruidoso and Santa Fe.

Vineland Cooperative Produce Auction helps support New Jersey blueberry industry

By
Keith Loria

Founded in 1931 by a group of South Jersey farmers looking to create a centralized marketplace for fresh produce, the Vineland Cooperative Produce Auction Association has grown into one of the premier produce auctions on the East Coast. 

Upcoming webinar on June 24: Creative ways to build community around sustainability

Sustainability in the floral industry can be about more than conserving resources and reducing waste — and that is certainly important — but it is also a powerful way to build meaningful community connections and deepen customer loyalty.

Join a conversation with three leaders finding creative ways to make a difference through flowers:

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