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After ten years and helping to protect billions of pounds of fresh-cut produce, SmartWash Solutions is celebrating its contribution to the produce industry.

Over the past decade, there have been significant advancements to create a more proactive, preventative approach to food safety under the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Glennville, Ga.-based G&R Farms has named Michael Sutton as the company’s operations manager.

Starr Ranch Growers has hired Krista Beckstead as a marketing and brand specialist.

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has contracted with the Sterling-Rice Group to lead its integrated foodservice marketing and promotional activities for the council and the blueberry industry.

The Fresno, Calif.-based California Table Grape Commission has hired Jodi Devaurs as director of trade policy.

Bil Goldfield of Dole Food Company is the new chairman of the board for the Produce for Better Health Foundation.

The Produce Moms is celebrating its association with Brighter Bites and promoting the mission of the nonprofit group to both its industry and consumer audiences.

Paramus, N.J.-based Classic Harvest has added Chris DeSana as senior director of sales for deciduous fruit.

Oxnard, Calif.-based Bobalu Berries has hired Anthony Gallino as the firm’s first vice president of sales.

Make room for red kiwifruit.

The U.S. trade deficit for fresh produce will widen to $16.3 billion for fiscal year 2020, up 3% from fiscal year 2019 and up 15% compared with fiscal year 2018.

Keeping in place a tomato suspension agreement between Mexican growers and the Commerce Department, the International Trade Commission ruled that Mexican tomatoes sold at less than “fair value” threaten the U.S. 

Four industry members are cleaning up in preparation for the Viva Fresh Expo in April.

The 2019 Tour de Fresh broke fundraising records for the event, with more than $180,000 raised to purchase 51 salad bars.

Sun Automation Group, Glen Arm, Md., has promoted Frank Reynolds to director of sales.

The Hass Avocado Board has elected new members to its executive committee.

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association, Toronto, has honored four people who have championed fresh fruits and vegetables for the industry.

It is again time to honor a well-deserving member of the potato growing community by nominating them for the Potato Man or Woman of the Year or Potato Man or Woman for All Seasons.

The corrugated packaging industry has chosen America Recycles Day to shine a light on a recovery rate of 96% in 2018.