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The USDA has imposed sanctions on Farm Fresh Packers LLC, Pompano Beach, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Despite lower volumes for value-added salads, Dublin-based Dole plc has reported strong results for the three and six months ended June 30.
Knappe has been in the produce industry for nine years, specifically working in packaging supply and inventory management within the berry industry.
Cindy Swanberg Schwing has joined Nogales, Ariz.-based Splendid by Porvenir as vice president of marketing.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies, Inc. is slowing the yellowing process of limes for lime growers and wholesalers across the U.S., according to a news release.
The Salinas, Calif.-based company has promoted Brett Champlin to vice president of harvest, one of its largest departments.
After a two-year hiatus, the Produce for Better Health Foundation is again bringing more than 20 influential retail dietitians and foodservice leaders to its 2022 Retail & Foodservice Immersion Event.
Reedley, Calif.-based Dayka & Hackett, one of Frutura’s investments in the international fresh fruit business, has hired Stephen Fink as vice president of avocados.
Indoor farming company Square Roots and Gordon Food Service held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Kenosha, Wis., to celebrate their largest indoor farm built to date.
Attendees enjoyed a tour of the famous Biltmore Estate to commemorate the occasion prior to their series of meetings.