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Among its priorities, the bill proposes creating a Specialty Crop Mechanization and Automation Research and Development Program within the USDA to support specialty crop mechanization and automation projects.

Los Angeles-based Giumarra Companies will host the “Giumarra Golf Club” as part of the company’s broad participation at IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif.

Through the partnership, students receive a coupon for fresh produce, redeemable at local Dollar General stores that now offer fresh fruit and vegetables.

Giorgio Fresh Co. will share the latest addition to its stuffed-mushroom line at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas will honor the Omega Produce founder for her contributions to the association and industry during her lifetime.

The company says the Verdant Innovation Lab will help it develop solutions that extend the life and quality of perishable products.

GrubMarket says its booth will allow attendees to explore fresh and tech-driven offerings, as its subsidiaries will display its unique contributions to the evolving global fresh produce ecosystem.

The Chelan, Wash.-based fruit marketing company’s report contains 50 pages explaining what goes into growing, harvesting and packing the varieties under the Joyfully Grown brand.