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BOSTON — Eating, buying and selling local produce is a desirable goal for many Bostonians, but it’s not a simple one.

Philadelphia-based John Vena Specialty Produce is making this year count — after all, it’s the company’s 100th anniversary year.

Los Angeles-based Vision Produce Co. has promoted Dan Lawton to president and managing partner.

Norwalk, Iowa-based Capital City Fruit has added to its staff and produce offerings in 2019.

With year-round shipments of fruits and vegetables, Michigan is a fresh produce force in the U.S.

NEW YORK — The Big Apple is about to get uglier.

The James Beard Foundation announced five winners in its fifth annual Blended Burger Project.

Founded in 1919, John Vena is celebrating a century in business this year with a staff party in the fall plus several innovations.

In late winter and early spring, Ryeco created a new website that features a video of the market with shots from a drone.

Although regional produce conferences have a broader reach than their namesake areas, there’s something about keeping it local, simple and intimate that appeals to participants.