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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today a new partnership with 41 Walmart and Amigo stores in Puerto Rico after a recent trade mission by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. …

Colorful Harvest is preparing to release an eye-catching new product that is a party in a package.  It is colorful, flavorful, and promises to turn a casual gathering or everyday snack time into a special occasion.  The new product is a crystal clear 20 oz. party tray that combines famous Rainbow Crunch® Carrots with multi-colored cauliflowers and a sweet onion honey Dijon dipping sauce.  …

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is required to administer a continuation referendum for the National Mango Board (NMB) every five years. This referendum will be held on April 6-17, 2015.  Importers and first handlers who handled at least 500,000 pounds of mangos during the 2014 calendar year are eligible to vote. Everyone who is eligible to vote will be receiving a ballot directly from USDA. …

Charlotte-headquartered Tropical Foods is proud to announce the winner of the Tropical Foods Recipe Challenge – Carnival Fare. The Art Institute of Charlotte freshman Aaron Ailes took top honors and $500 at the first annual culinary competition held March 21st at the school’s Charlotte campus. The student chef, a native of Canton, Ohio, impressed a local panel of culinary experts and tasting audience with his flavorful recipe, Firecracker Mahi Tacos, which featured Tropical’s Firecracker Hot & Spicy® snack mix. …

Proposed federal regulations to prevent food-borne illnesses would affect farmers who grow tomatoes and other fruits, vegetables and nuts in New Jersey and around the country. …