Farmer-owned cooperative Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Boston, has launched a sustainable agriculture initiative.

J&D Produce, Edingburg, Texas, has a new consumer marketing campaign featuring its HoneySweet onion brand.

Truck rates increased for Florida produce growing districts for the week ending April 16, though most U.S. shipping districts reported an adequate supply of trucks.

Rivermaid Trading Co. recently hired Justin Bloss to its sales and marketing staff.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers LLC is looking to grow its 5 River Islands program, which features cherries from the Delta region in California, communications manager Brianna Shales said.

Linden, Calif.-based Primavera Marketing recently completed a new dedicated packaging line for its rainier cherries, said Rich Sambado, sales manager.

Morada Produce has new 40-lane outfits from Unitec with a 36-lane drop, said Mike Jameson, director of sales and marketing.

Dinuba, Calif.-based King Fresh Produce LLC is building on its packing efficiencies, said Francisco Ilic, export manager.

Days before the Department of Commerce plans set to set aside its Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexican growers, panelists at the Viva Fresh Expo will discuss the issue.

Basketball legend Bill Walton will give the keynote speech at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo.