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Colorful Harvest has begun bringing in the first loads of its unique Ruby Jewel ™ sweet red corn for 2015.  This year’s harvest has kicked off about 7 days earlier than expected, quickly moving the season into high gear.  …

New Yorkers, it’s now official: winter is over and spring has arrived, announced by the arrival of apple blossoms across the state. Ushered in by recent warm temperatures, apple trees will be full bloom across the Hudson Valley early this week, reports New York Apple Association (NYAA). Trees will be in full bloom shortly thereafter across central and western New York. The Lake Champlain area, the state’s northernmost growing region, will soon follow. The whole riotously colorful show will be over before Memorial Day this year. …

Procacci Brothers Sales Corporation has unveiled new ‘eat brighter!™’ packaging for the “Fresh Fruit Trio” item in their Garden Sweet line of assorted premium fruit and vegetables. The popular item will now draw even more attention on retail shelves thanks to the new eye-catching ‘eat brighter!’ design featuring the Sesame Street character Big Bird. The Fresh Fruit Trio is Procacci Brothers’ second item that utilizes Sesame Street-themed packaging, joining Santa Sweets® Authentic Grape tomatoes. …

With Mother's Day, graduation and grilling season just ahead, Josie's Organics, one of the country's leading organic vegetable brands, knows exactly what's running through the minds of moms across the country. What to eat? There’s no need to thumb through the family recipe box or spend hours browsing Pinterest – Josie's Organics added fresh, seasonal recipes today on www.josiesorganics.com/recipes. …

Hickory Harvest Foods is pleased to announce the hiring of Eric McGrath as Director of Operations and Joe Fischer as Northeast Regional Sales Manager.  …