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Bailey Farms, Oxford, N.C., is expanding acreage of its DulceFina peppers in response to consumer demand.

The Power of Produce research study will again be revealed at an event organized by the Millen, Ga.-based Southeast Produce Council.

Brambles Ltd., the parent company of reusable plastic container firm IFCO Systems, is selling the RPC maker/pooler to Triton and a government investment group in the United Arab Emirates for $2.51 billion.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers will no longer use anti-ripening agents on pears, saying they compromise optimum flavor.

Eco Farms has promoted Emily Noble to marketing manager and sales associate.

Homegrown Organic Farms, Porterville, Calif., has hired Parker Anderson as sales category manager.

I read a recent article that cassette tapes are making something of a comeback, fed by what I believe must be misplaced “nostalgia.”

California Giant, Watsonville, Calif., has hired Helena Beckett as retail sales account manager.

Concord Foods, whose line of produce companion foods are often displayed in the fresh produce department, has a new chocolate dip snack under the Simply Concord brand.

Tasteful Selections’ Small Bite Campaign’s new theme is happiness.