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Atlas Produce and Distribution, Inc., a grower and shipper of 100% natural California ONLY grown dates is excited to announce that “The 2013 California date harvest is underway and looking very strong.” said Robert Dobrzanski, President of Atlas Produce. …

A new video, produced by the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council (PPC), shows and tells all about why peaches grown "with love" in the Garden State really are the best.  It's a five-minute show-and-tell journey from the fruit's origins in China through New Jersey orchards (originating in the 1600s) to stores and markets where they're sold to customers, with useful "how-to" information on selecting, storing, freezing and more.  …

Sterman Masser, Inc. (SMI) is pleased to announce the creation of Masser Logistics Services (MLS), an operating company dedicated to insuring on-time, accurate, and efficient delivery of product to the customers of Masser Potato Farms, Keystone Potato Products, and the partners of Fresh Solutions Network, LLC. …

Royal Rose Radicchio was officially certified a “Superfood” based on a laboratory analysis of its nutritional breakdown, including antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.  The levels of Lutein, Flavonols, and Flavones were very significant; as was the level of fiber a single serving of radicchio contained.  …

The Allen Lund Company (ALC) has partnered with the National Watermelon Association (NWA) to launch the ALC's Transportation Associations Program (TAP). The program includes many benefits specifically for NWA members including: priority to carrier capacity, a dedicated toll-free number, customized reports, and a webpage to view active loads. …