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Jeff Dolan, who previously held the position of field operations manager, will oversee all operations regarding the growing, packing and shipping of fresh-market tomatoes in California.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Chiquita has announced the unveiling of a new billboard in New York City’s iconic Times Square.
Woodland, Calif.-based Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has announced the appointment of Juan Pablo López as territory head for vegetable seeds in the U.S. and Canada.
The newly patented table grape varietal, known as IFG Forty-one, is expected to extend Candy Snaps’ availability in retail stores for several more weeks during the early-to-midsummer season.
BioFlex is a low-density polyethylene plastic that looks and works like most plastic containers but breaks down and won’t remain in a landfill for generations, according to a news release.
The Salinas, Calif.-based producer is adding a bite-sized celery, cut into 1.5-inch pieces, to its fresh vegetable offerings this fall.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Westfalia Fruit USA has recently launched a 100% plastic-free bagged avocado program in the U.S.
The Pennsylvania-based fruit marketing company is launching its Eastern apple season with ginger gold, Honeycrisp and mcintosh varieties, and it expects peak supply from November to January.
Oppy has elevated Ben Vallejo and Jim Leach from management roles to director-level responsibilities.
The sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.