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A quarantine in Los Angeles County, Calif., has been dropped after a successful Mediterranean fruit fly eradication campaign
Produce Crops
APHIS Expands California Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine
This expansion includes portions of Santa Clara County where two wild mated females were found in a residential property.
November 13, 2025 02:57 PM
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Retail
Albertsons Drives Rewards Beyond the Grocery Aisle with Uber One Perks for All Loyalty Members
Extended free trials of Uber One are available to millions of Albertsons Cos. loyalty members for exclusive deals and savings on Uber rides and Uber Eats, no paid subscription required.
November 13, 2025 12:18 PM
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Avocados From Mexico Unidos Contra La Diabetes
Retail
AFM, Bomba Estéreo Drop Fresh Take on Beloved Latin Classic, ‘La Bilirrubina,’ to Champion Hispanic Health
In collaboration with the American Diabetes Association, the song will inspire healthier lifestyles and raise awareness for diabetes, one of the top health challenges affecting U.S. Hispanics.
November 13, 2025 12:04 PM
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The Packer Staff
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People
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Creates New Sales and Marketing Leadership Team
The four-person leadership team are part of the company’s efforts to better serve partners and lead in the fresh carrot category, the company said.
November 12, 2025 11:52 AM
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Produce Crops
EarthFresh’s Butter Potatoes Go Nationwide
A full lineup of Butter Golds, Butter Reds and Butter Russets, which feature a naturally buttery, creamy interior, will be available from coast to coast.
November 12, 2025 11:28 AM
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The Packer Staff
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People
NatureSweet Appoints Paul Bonvehi as Chief Financial Officer
The company said the move is part of its effort to pursue long-term strategies and drive growth and transformation.
November 12, 2025 10:27 AM
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The Packer Staff
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People
Leadership Changes at Calavo Growers
Current president and CEO Lee E. Cole will retire Dec. 8 and be succeeded by board member B. John Lindeman.
November 12, 2025 10:06 AM
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People
Don Listwin Joins 4AG Robotics’ Board of Directors
The company praised him as someone who can turn “ambitious technology into commercially successful global businesses.”
November 12, 2025 09:40 AM
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The Packer Staff
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Produce Crops
Side Delights Say Potatoes Are the Perfect Addition at Holidays
The company offers new ways to incorporate potatoes and sweet potatoes into holiday dishes.
November 10, 2025 03:33 PM
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The Packer Staff
Seed companies are making progress toward developing varieties resistant to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV).
Industry
De Ruiter Commercializes Five New Tomato Varieties with Multigene Virus Resistance
Five new ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties offer growers options in Canada and the U.S.
November 10, 2025 11:55 AM
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