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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.

Oranges were once again knocked out of the No. 1 spot on Produce Market Guide, this time by lettuce, which moved up two slots from the previous week to take the lead the week of Nov. 25.

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.

The California Department of Agriculture has declared a quarantine after detecting huanglongbing in a single citrus tree near Montclair, Calif., in San Bernardino County.

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.

Apples took over the No. 1 spot on Produce Market Guide last week, pushing oranges to No. 2.

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.

Dana Thomas, CEO of avocado marketer Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., plans to retire in 2020.

Though the holiday season is ramping up and autumnal favorites are still in the mix, searches on Produce Market Guide the week of Nov. 4 showed a marked interest in one of winter's domestic specialties: citrus.

Sunkist Growers, Valencia, Calif., has hired Matt Shekoyan as vice president of strategy.

Ravenna, Ohio-based Sirna & Sons Produce has added fourth-generation family member Allie Sirna as the company’s business solutions coordinator.

Ryan Talley, co-owner and farm manager of Talley Farms, Arroyo Grande, Calif., is the new chairman of the board of directors at Western Growers.