Newsletter BOX: Spartan-Nash Finch merger; Southern Specialties Regal artichokes; Larger apples for Domex; Well-Pict program; South African citrus and Mandela Day; New products for Country Fresh; Sunny Valley's peach crop

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Spartan Stores and Nash Finch merge

Spartan Stores Inc. and Nash Finch Co. have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Spartan Stores and Nash Finch will combine in an all-stock merger valued at approximately $1.3 billion, including existing net debt at each company. READ MORE

Southern Specialties to begin shipments of Regal artichokes

Southern Specialties Inc., a grower, importer, processor and shipper of a variety of specialty products grown in Central America, South America, Mexico, Canada and the United States, announced that it would begin shipping its popular "Southern Selects" Regal artichokes the week of July 22. READ MORE

Domex expects larger-size apples for new crop year

Domex Superfresh Growers has been gearing up for the new crop of Washington apples in the fall. The official estimate will be announced Aug. 10, but currently the industry range of estimates are from a low of 110 million boxes to a high of 125 million boxes. READ MORE

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Future culinary influencers tour Well-Pict facilities and farms

Students from the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America toured Well-Pict's facilities and fields Friday, July 19, as part of the institute's Farm-to-Table program, which includes three weeks of farm tours of food producers across Northern and Central California. READ MORE

South African summer citrus plays lead role in Mandela International Day

The growers of South Africa summer citrus joined with the United Nations and the South African Consulate General of New York to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day July 18, which was Nelson Mandela's birthday. READ MORE

Country Fresh launching new products, touting new facility at expo

"We will have our full line of fresh whites, browns, exotics, and quick-blanch mushrooms on display at our booth, number 126, at the Produce Marketing Association Foodservice Conference & Expo," said Bob Besix, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Country Fresh Mushroom Co. now headquartered in Toughkenamon, PA. READ MORE

Ideal weather makes a nice crop of peaches from Sunny Valley International

"The New Jersey peach crop is expected to have a normal start this year," said Bob Von Rohr, director of customer relations for Sunny Valley International. "The normal winter chill and good moisture has combined to help ensure a nice crop this coming season." READ MORE