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People
Paul Ellis Now Assistant General Manager at ALC Memphis
The Allen Lund Company called the promotion well-deserved for Ellis, who has been with the company since 2017.
August 25, 2025 12:09 PM
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USDA Approves Mushroom Assessment Rate Increase, Effective Oct. 1
USDA has approved a nationwide increase in the mushroom assessment rate to support promotion, research and consumer information programs.
August 22, 2025 03:32 PM
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People
Dane Watson Joins American Society of Agricultural Consultants
Watson will speak at the upcoming ASAC Annual Conference in Indianapolis from Nov. 2-4.
August 22, 2025 10:01 AM
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People
New Sales and Marketing Leadership at Church Brothers Farms
The company says it is strengthening its sales and marketing teams with the promotion of Loree Dowse and the appointment of Greg Corrigan.
August 22, 2025 10:18 AM
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People
New 2026 IFPA Board Officers Named
The new board will be confirmed by ballot shared with membership at the 2025 Global Fresh Produce and Floral Show in October.
August 22, 2025 09:55 AM
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Sustainability
Fresh Del Monte Wins 2025 Sustainability Award for Leadership
The Business Intelligence Group’s award honors those proving that purpose-driven strategy can fuel growth.
August 22, 2025 01:50 PM
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People
California’s Dave Wilson Nursery Adds to Leadership Team
The tree fruit and nut nursery says it is modernizing to meet the needs of the next generation of growers.
August 22, 2025 10:43 AM
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Obituaries
Longtime Ag Leader Remembered as Champion for California Growers
Jonathan W. Field, who worked on behalf of the state’s tree fruit, nut and leafy greens industries, died Aug. 5.
August 22, 2025 11:41 AM
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Industry
Nature Fresh Farms Enters Leafy Greens Market with Revol Greens Partnership
Leafy greens and salads represent a large and strategically important consumer segment, the companies say.
August 21, 2025 04:55 PM
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Industry
Zespri Sungold Kiwiwfruit Receives Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Best Snack Award
For the fifth year, Zespri Sungold Kiwiwfruit has been recognized as a “best snack” in the produce category.
August 21, 2025 03:25 PM
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