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With the New Jersey peach season upon us and reportedly one of the best, the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council is releasing a statewide poll of New Jersey registered voters on their peach purchases during the 2014 season.  …

Yesterday, an uncontrolled wildfire started in the foothills surrounding Wenatchee. The dry condition of the hillsides combined with high winds and unseasonably hot temperatures caused the uncontained fire to quickly spread. At the time of this writing, 28 homes have been reported as lost to the fire including two homes belonging to CMI employees. Several business warehouses are still burning this morning in Wenatchee. …

Opal® apple is closing out its fifth season which has been a success with sales and volume increases in the double digits. …

Last week, One Banana donated 2,000 bananas to more than 700 competitors in the Third Lilies Run Against Epilepsy which took place in Guatemala City. Supporting Asociasion Lirios was an easy decision for the Brand – which has made a name for itself through Guatemala for its charitable good works and encouragement of citizens to adopt a healthier lifestyle. …

Mann Packing is adding Kalettes™, America’s newest vegetable, to its line up of washed and ready to eat fresh vegetables. …