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Crunch Pak took its sliced apples to the Big Apple today as a team of 20 gave away free samples of fresh product under the company's electronic billboard in New York City's Times Square; packages of FlavorZ, Foodles and DipperZ and 2-ounce mini bags were given away to New Yorkers on the street for four hours. …

Market Fresh Produce based in Nixa, MO is excited to announce the acquisition of West Central Florida Produce located in Tampa, Florida. The acquisition was completed on August 11, 2013 after the companies finalized all the business details. “This is an exciting time in the life of our company,” said Steve Phipps, CEO and owner of Market Fresh Produce. “Having a repacking and distribution facility located in Florida really strengthens our go to market strategy, not only in Florida, but in many areas outside of the state.” West Central Florida’s shareholders will remain minority partner in the company. …

Terri Lynn, Inc. of Elgin, IL, is recalling 855 packages of its Deluxe Mixed Nuts because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. …

Fresh Fruit Cuts has launched Woot Froot, a line of expertly selected and artfully processed fresh peaches and nectarines that will be available through October. …

The value of domestic mushroom production topped $1 billion for the third in a row, according to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture report. The approximately 895 million pound crop from 2012-2013 shows an overall 14% increase in production since 2009 -2010. …