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Even as California gets some of that long anticipated winter rain, spring is emerging in California Giant’s berry fields.  The company is expecting a record North American blueberry crop that it set to begin by the end of this month. …

Fair Trade is thriving, enabling sustainable development and community empowerment. Awe Sum Organics has taken fair trade two steps further with their support of the Fair for Life program which is certified by IMO, an organic and fair trade certifier based in Switzerland. From the growers, to the workers, and all through the distribution chain, it provides ethical standards and momentum in a growing transparency that provides information on what you’re eating and where it comes from. …

KIKU® brand apple sponsored biathlete, Dominik Windisch, took home a bronze medal at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.  The mixed relay team included Dorothea Wierer, Karin Oberhofer, Dominik Windisch and Lukas Hofer of Italy, and together they celebrated their win in the 2 x 6 km Women and 2 x 7 km Men’s Mixed Relay.  Powered by KIKU® brand apples during their training and race preparations, the athletes were excited to be rewarded for their hard work and dedication. …

Committed to increasing healthier options for students, Dole Food Company and Meijer  have partnered to donate salad bars to five public schools in Detroit, Cincinnati and South Bend, Ind. These self-serve produce bars will feature a wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables, to boost new choices for students at breakfast and lunch. …

CarbAmericas, an importer of fresh fruits & vegetables since 1993, has announced they have begun their Nicaraguan mango campaign.  The Fort Lauderdale based company, who offers year round supply of mangoes, will be offering Tommy Atkins variety along with Keitt and Altalufos from Nicaragua. While the majority of fruit will come through South Florida, CarbAmericas will be receiving product into the Northeast as well as California. …