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Fruit growers are expressing concern about potential harm to trade because of the port strike on the East Coast.

While the transition from 1D bar codes to 2D bar codes may take a while for the fresh produce industry, retailers say the future gains and uses are limitless.

The company’s “Small Change, Big Difference” campaign, which promotes support for breast cancer patients and prevention, is in partnership with the American Cancer Society.

The Bakersfield, Calif.-based global fruit variety development and licensing company said the personnel moves reflect growth and the opportunities resulting from its acquisition of Biogold.

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, all Wild About Sprouts products will feature special Susan G. Komen-branded pink packaging.

Smart Packaging Industries AS and Royal NNZ Group BV say the partnership will result in packaging products that meet the increasing demands for quality, durability and environmental friendliness.

After 16 years as executive director, Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli will begin a new chapter in mid-2025, the organization says.

Afresh Technologies says the grocery company will be the first to test and implement Afresh DC Forecasts, which will roll out to 17 of its distribution centers.

The Salinas, Calif.-based berry producer says the expansion will mean increased availability of Naturipe’s strawberries for retailers in the region, as well as strawberries making it to shelves closer to their harvest.