Board representatives include growers, handlers and cooperative handlers to help guide the research and promotion programs as well as flow of product to the market.

The retailer seeks damages from Albertsons — which sued Kroger in December — as it alleges misconduct and material breaches of the companies’ proposed merger agreement.

Produce industry veteran Ray Mason has been tapped for a new business development role to grow the company’s presence in the marketplace.

The reversal allows Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to pursue its claim that the propagation, distribution and sale of Glory trees or cherries infringes the Staccato patent, says Summerland Varieties Corp.

Sweetpotato prices have risen slightly, but grower-shippers say not enough to keep up with their expenses.

While more time before implementation can help companies ready for the new food safety rules, some worry that businesses will wait until closer to the 30-month extension deadline to prepare.