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There is more than one way to spur onion sales at retail, but early returns from a poll of industry members point to the importance of retail display space.

The British Columbia Supreme Court ordered the cooperative to sell its assets following a petition for creditor protection.

The initiative received the Marketing Excellence Award for its messaging ‘takeover’ at Windsor International Airport touting the benefits of Ontario-grown greenhouse produce.

With specialized labs and research areas, the $14 million campus will facilitate work in developing new fruit varieties and refining breeding techniques, the company said.

A hearing to decide the fate of a preliminary injunction by the Federal Trade Commission started this week.

As part of its support for health and wellness initiatives, the Valencia, Calif.-based citrus cooperative said the collaboration aims to raise awareness about breast cancer and provide valuable resources to those impacted by the disease.

The funded projects will aim to increase the consumption of domestic and organic agricultural products.

Competition from Canada and local sources means business can be a bit lighter during the summer. Nonetheless, spring and early summer this year “have been very, very busy and very productive,” said one executive.

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says the program helps fellows grow their leadership skill set, learn from decades-long industry leaders and develop their network of connections.

Jennifer Scott joined the company in 2016 and most recently served as its director of community relations and charitable giving.