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Southeast Produce Council’s Executive Committee convened in early May and expressed full support of the recent merger between PMA and United Fresh, who will consolidate to create a new global trade association.

The current United Fresh Board of Directors, market segment boards and expert advisory councils will remain in place and continue to guide the association through 2021.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Legend Produce, a leading grower and marketer of melons, is pleased to announce the hiring of Marc Beoshanz as the newest Farming Operations Manager.

Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. announces a partnership with Caldwell, ID-based Symms Fruit Ranch, one of the nation’s longest-operating and largest growers of apples, peaches, cherries and other fresh produce.

Welcome to The Packer’s Fresh Take, a new column featuring advice and inspiration from leaders and innovators in the produce industry, in their own words.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has purchased fresh produce for distribution via food boxes through the Emergency Food Assistance Program and other domestic food assistant programs.

As we enter the 3rd week of May, Divine Flavor starts receiving its first shipments of grapes- officially kicking off of their Sonoran grape program for 2021.

The Eastern Cantaloupe Growers Association has announced the launch of its Flavor of Sunshine campaign to support the 2021 Eastern Cantaloupe season.

Letters of Interest are due June 17 from people who have ideas on how to make the New York apple industry more competitive.