Vision Import Group, Hackensack, N.J., has hired Alberto Obregon as director of global procurement.

Public comments are due June 1 to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, and procrastinators are peppering the committee with plenty of last-minute directions about what they should do next.

West Pak Avocado has made changes to facilities to ensure they have the latest technology, while taking precautions for worker safety during the pandemic.

Haitian mangoes maintained their lead on The Packer's PMG the week of May 18, and cherries claimed the second spot.

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The Southeast Produce Council has awarded almost $150,000 through the SEPC Member Scholarship program this year.

Avocados saw a resurgence in early May, according to the Hass Avocado Board’s latest report on sales during the pandemic.

Santa Barbara,Calif.-based Apeel Sciences has announced $250 million in new financing, and endorsements from Oprah Winfrey and Katy Perry. 
The financial boosts brings the company’s valuation to more than $1 billion.

Despite the pandemic, ports on both coasts have optimistic fresh produce outlooks, and the Alliance for Food and Farming is looking at small, but positive changes during the pandemic.