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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Produce for Better Health Foundation has the destination: Double fruit and vegetable consumption. The plan to get there should emerge in the next year.

Belle Glade, Fla.-based Heritage Farms Produce has recently launched a value-added tray pack option for sweet corn.

It wasn’t the million man march, but media reports say a crowd of about 100 marched April 8 in an organized protest in Livingston, Calif.

The Organic Trade Association is seeking nominations for its annual Organic Leadership Awards, which honor a farmer, an individual that’s aided in the growth of the organic sector, and an emerging leader in the field.

Another year, another published list of “Dirty Dozen” and Clean Fifteen” produce by the Environmental Working Group.

Two produce industry members have joined the Equitable Food Initiative board, representing growers on the organization that supports farmworker issues.

In its fifth year, the Tour de Fresh cycling event supporting Salad Bars to Schools is rolling out a new ride route, a new jersey design and a festival at the finish line.

Capespan North America has named Eric Jones as director of U.S. sales and Francis Werner to director of U.S. operations.

The South Florida produce industry is getting ready to tee up for the 35th Annual Don Strock Diabetes Golf Classic.

Retailers should see plenty of mango volume this spring for heavy promotions, importers say.