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A tiny, bright red wonder is the newest product to hit supermarket shelves and chef’s kitchens, sure to make an impact on the US Ethnic Foods market and put a spotlight on the robust agriculture business in Peru. Known as “Sweety Drops,” these small, tear-shaped peppers originated in the Peruvian Amazon, …

Azzule Systems announced Bruce Knobeloch has joined their team as Senior Vice President of Business Development. …

The 50-year-old produce company, known for its signature purple color, has launched a year-long campaign titled The Year of Purple. Promotions will feature Frieda’s latest purple products, as well as trends, tips and health benefits from purple hued fruits and veggies. Purple will also play a starring role in Frieda’s Valentines Day, Mothers Day and summer promotions. …

FoodLink®, the commerce and traceability platform that connects fresh food retailers and wholesalers to a network of more than 2,000 growers, packers and shippers, today announced that Florida-based fresh berry distributor Dave’s Specialty Imports has selected the company’s produce traceability solution, FoodLink PTI. …

Fresh fruit is not only the top snack food consumed in America, it is also one of the fastest growing, according to new snacking research from The NPD Group, a leading global information company.  NPD’s recently released Snacking in America report finds that growing concerns about health and eating right are contributors to the increasing popularity of fruit as a snack. …