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Whether it was tariffs, or the possibility of increased duties on imported Mexican tomatoes, there was a common enemy of border trade that figured into discussions at the FPAA Convention: uncertainty.

Led by fast-rising imports of cherries, China is claiming a greater share of Chilean stone fruit exports.

SVG Ventures, Los Gatos, Calif., is partnering with PMA, through a three-year agreement that brings tech panel discussions to Fresh Summit and a technology challenge giving companies the chance to pitch to investors.

As stakeholders well know, compliance is not cheap. The benefits of enhanced food safety aside, FSMA compliance has been an expensive proposition.

Vegetable “pasta” maker Cece’s Veggie Co., Austin, Texas, made Inc. Magazine’s annual list of fastest-growing private companies, with a three-year revenue growth of 23,880% to put it at No. 3.

Steinbeck Country Produce, Salinas, Calif., is changing its marketing identity to Nature’s Reward to capitalize on consumer brand recognition, and has a new website design.

Tour de Fresh, a four-day cycling event presented by the California Giant Foundation, expects to provide at least 50 salad bars to schools across the U.S., benefitting more than 25,000 students.

Fair Oaks Farms, a progressive dairy, pork and crop farm in northwest Indiana, was recently the subject of some less than savory media attention.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — The West Coast Produce Expo could be at that magical Goldilocks size for buyers and sellers to get the most out of it — not too small, not too big.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Her advice won’t blow your mind, but you can boost your career satisfaction if you take home a few nuggets, said Emily Fragoso at the West Coast Produce Expo.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Produce companies who ignore measuring sustainability do so at their increasing peril, panelists said at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo May 10.

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and the Produce Marketing Association have formed an alliance in which the seed company will help sponsor a number of PMA events.

The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo has named Brighter Bites as the event’s golf tournament beneficiary.

CERRITOS, Calif — Tom Stenzel wants to see produce sales increase, and he’s got three ideas to make that happen.

Mike Krage is the Idaho Potato Commission’s newest retail promotions director, covering the Northeast and Midwest.

It may be safe to say that oldsters may be slower to warm to the new Produce for Better Health Foundation’s Have a Plant message than younger folk.

Kim St George has joined Renaissance Food Group, Rancho Cordova, Calif., as vice president of business development.

Basketball legend Bill Walton will give the keynote speech at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo.

Farm Journal announces the addition of Jessie Gunn as the new Vice President of Produce Marketing and Events, a key move to expand the reach of The Packer, Produce Retailer and Produce Market Guide.