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Everyone knows that burgers and fries are best friends, making it an easy decision for the Prince Edward Island Potato Board to be a partner in the 2013 edition of PEI Burger Love, a month-long celebration of PEI beef.  Thirty-one Island restaurants have created unique and mouth-watering burgers using 100% Prince Edward Island beef, and PEI Potatoes are excited to come on board as a partner in this promotion. …

California avocado season has kicked off with the California Avocado Commission’s (CAC) “Wake up to Breakfast with California Avocados” promotion. Morning represents tremendous growth opportunities for avocado consumption, and the Commission aims to encourage consumption of California avocados with its breakfast-themed activities. It works very well for spring merchandising events including Easter, Mother’s Day, and with Cinco de Mayo on a Sunday this year it’s a perfect opportunity to communicate avocado brunch ideas. …

Produce Pro Software plans to launch the PPro Driver App at United Fresh on May 15th in San Diego, California.  PPro Driver app is a real-time, delivery tool that allows for delivery optimization through: …

Sunkist Growers is embracing opportunities to showcase its fresh citrus outside of the produce section by offering its customers secondary display units. Six different display offerings give retailers the flexibility to showcase Sunkist® products in the front lobbies, at the registers, or in the liquor/beer, seafood, water or pharmacy departments to drive incremental sales. …

Lisa McNeece, Vice President, Foodservice and Industrial Sales, of Grimmway Enterprises Inc., will be the guest speaker at the United Fresh Produce Association’s annual Reception Honoring Women in Produce, Wednesday, May 15, at United Fresh 2013 in San Diego. …