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A group of researchers are developing a risk-based model for customized produce sampling programs that take variables such as field size and commodity being tested into account.
The Oppenheimer Group has promoted James Milne, Karin Gardner, Brett Libke and Garland Perkins to new positions at the company.
Israel Morales has been promoted to executive director of sustainable operations for JV Smith Cos.
Premier Citrus Marketing, Vero Beach, Fla., has hired Kevin Swords as director of North American sales and added fruit from two more packinghouses.
Black Gold Farms, Grand Forks, N.D., has added Doug Kling to its board of directors.
A semi-trailer carrying broccoli was recently seized at the Pharr (Texas) International Bridge when officers found 600 pounds of marijuana in the shipment.
North Bay Produce Inc., Traverse City, Mich., is focusing on sustainability with a grant that will allow it to purchase compostable packaging equipment for blueberries.
The National Mango Board has two new members and four returning members.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has restricted produce companies in California, New Jersey, Texas and Washington.
Shipments of California grapes are down about 8% from last season, but average per-pound prices for the major varieties are the same.