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Tomato grower, Santa Sweets, Inc. today introduced a new marketing campaign behind their UglyRipe® Heirloom Tomatoes, coined “taste like summer.” The campaign will be targeted in the Mid-Atlantic and Northern States during the winter months and include summer themed point-of-sale material. The objective of the campaign is to draw consumers to the summertime flavor of the UglyRipe tomato. …

Who eats salad for the lettuce anyway? At DeLallo, we know it’s all about the toppings, so we’re giving salads what they crave: flavorful gourmet toppings in five tasty combinations. Conveniently packaged and perfectly portioned for one bag of lettuce, each SaladSavors™ includes a featured specialty cheese with a colorful combination of complementary flavors. …

The makers of Wonderful Pistachios and POM Wonderful announce the arrival of their new mandarin brand, Wonderful Halos, now available in produce aisles nationwide. In season November through April, the palm-sized fruits are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages for their sweet taste, easy peel exterior and"We've seen the popularity of California mandarins explode among families over the last few years," said Marc Seguin, vice president of global marketing, Wonderful Halos. "Halos are super sweet, non-GMO and the perfect snack for parents and their little angels." …

Agriculture officials from Uruguay and the United States gathered at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in South Philadelphia on Monday to mark the first shipment of Uruguayan citrus fruit to the United States. …

Birko, a leader in providing food safety solutions to the meat, produce and brewery industries, announced that Jeremy M. Adler has joined the firm as director of technology and innovation. …