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The “Experts in Eggplant” want to tell retailers they also know a lot about spring fruit. Malena Produce, Inc, Nogales-based premier eggplant and winter vegetable supplier, has launched a new spring grape and melon program focused on expanding assortment and services to retailers. …

John Vena, Inc. is proud to celebrate some significant milestones in the work lives of several members of our staff. We also want to celebrate the addition of new business that has opened up opportunities to join our team. …

DMA Solutions, Inc., a leading marketing agency in the fresh produce industry, announces the promotion of Megan Zweig to Strategic Marketing Director. …

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (Del Monte) believes there’s a “chef” in all of us. Del Monte announced, it will hold a national search beginning April 15 for an aspiring chef. The contest, “Find Your Inner Chef,” encourages consumers to participate in a fun and fresh culinary experience, using their own favorite recipe or by creating a new recipe using Del Monte® fresh fruits and vegetables. …

The ongoing problems of pre-harvest fruit drop and small size sent the 2012-13 Florida orange crop down another 1 million boxes, and few industry observers think that's the last of the reductions until the season wraps up in June. …