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Dragon fruit demand has skyrocketed on Produce Market Guide last week.

Titan Farms recently showcased peaches in a Florida school, teaching students about growing practices and agriculture in general.

Packers Sanitation Services Inc. (PSSI), Kieler, Wis., has appointed Monty Christenberry as senior vice president of the central region.

New York farmers have access to new organic grape tomato varieties to fill the demand for local high-value produce.

Ian LeMay is the new president of the California Fresh Fruit Association, Fresno.

Robert “Bob” Chester Kershaw, a founder of Domex Superfresh Growers, Yakima, Wash., has died. He was 81.

Western Growers, Irvine, Calif., has hired Eric Trost as vice president of employee benefits for the Insurance Services group.

Michigan asparagus season has started, following a cool spring that gave growers some extra time to prepare fields.

Coastline Family Farms, Salinas, Calif., has hired Marc Kirby as vice president of finance and accounting.

The United Fresh Produce Association is coming to Chicago one more time, and expectations are high for the Windy City and the show.