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.

Village Farms is featuring two new spring-themed recipes, Hash Brown Egg Nests with Blistered Tomatoes and Stuffed Tomato Tulips.

Western Growers, Irvine, Calif., has introduced an interactive directory to connect growers to agricultural technology start-ups.