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El Ciruelo S.L. of Murcia, Spain has been appointed to market new plums, peaches, apricots and nectarines developed by Sun World International, LLC. The Spanish company’s license enables it to pack and market fruit from the new stonefruit varieties grown by licensed Sun World producers throughout Europe, Vice President of International Licensing Johan Jooste announced here last week. …

A sweet way to stay healthy got a little sweeter this summer. C.H. Robinson’s Pink Ribbon Watermelon program will donate $230,000 on behalf of retailers nationwide to breast cancer research organizations this year, doubling the program’s donation total since 2008. …

Brassica Sprout Group LLC has announced a switch to the industrys first tamper-evident, tamper-resistant, vented clamshell container as one more step in their continued efforts to improve food safety in the sprout market. …

Shanley Farms is now harvesting the 2011 crop of finger limes (aka “citrus caviar). The season is expected to run from now through January 2012. The peak of the season is expected to be during the month of October, so now is the time to include Shanley Farms Finger Limes in upcoming menu plans. …

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today appointed five members and five alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. Members and alternates will serve a three-year term of office beginning Jan. 1, 2012, and ending Dec. 31, 2014. …