On Saturday, March 24, Del Monte Fresh Produce and the Miami HEAT hosted an afternoon of fun, giving away hundreds of t-shirts and other prizes outside the Publix Super Market in Kendall, FL.

Jason Christopher

The family-owned-and-operated aspect of Christopher Ranch LLC in Gilroy, CA, is growing.

Giraffe Interactive announced that Sage Fruit Co. would be the inaugural partner and exclusive supplier of “The Biggest Loser” co-branded apples, pears and cherries.

The United Fresh Produce Association is joining forces with the Food Marketing Institute Independent Operators Committee to deliver increased value to independent supermarkets at this year's co-located FMI and United Fresh shows in Dallas, April 30 to May 3.

BJ's Wholesale Club announced April 10 that its locally grown produce program, Farm to Club, will be available in each of its 195 clubs in all 15 states where its clubs are located. The program, which provides BJ's Members with quality, fresh produce from their state's local farms, is rolling out this spring and summer.

The Harovin Sundown pear is a new variety bred in Canada that has firm flesh and a light-green skin.

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