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While many industry events are canceled, Eastern Produce Council has reveled in a couple annual outdoor events that enabled members to attend safely during a pandemic.

Sharwil avocados from Hawaii will be arriving to northern U.S. states and Canada in November, and the season continues to March.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Sunrise International LLC, barring the company from the industry for Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations.

Fruit World, Reedley, Calif., is introducing high-graphic recyclable packaging as it enters the citrus season with increased availability of California mandarins and other citrus.

Organic aquaponic grower Superior Fresh, Northfield, Wis., has refreshed its brand and is packing in containers recycled from plastic bottles

Guadalupe, Calif.-based Beachside Produce LLC is bringing full production of Brussels sprouts, celery and broccoli to the market for the holiday season.

The California Avocado Commission, Irvine, is presenting short educational session at its virtual Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit booth.

Salix Fruits has hired Shaun Swart as country manager for South Africa.

Many members and their families attended the 6th annual Joe DeLorenzo Family Apple Picking Event, hosted Oct. 3, by Eastern Produce Council at Melick’s Cider Mill & Orchard, Oldwick, N.J.

Lēf Farms, Loudon, N.H., has promoted Mariana Robles to production manager.