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Praised by her peers as the kind of person who is relied on to get things done, Oleen Smethurst is The Packer’s 2020 Canadian Produce Person of the Year.

The Sunkist brand is pretty much synonymous with top-quality citrus, but 127-year-old Valencia, Calif.-based Sunkist Growers Inc. also is earning an exceptional reputation for its sustainability program.

Potato sales have taken a big turn toward the retail channel during the current COVID-19 pandemic, and suppliers of Idaho spuds have adapted.

National foodservice and marketing agency Advantage Waypoint represents The Fresh Group Ltd. Maglio Cos.

New York-based Rabobank has appointed Roland Fumasi to lead a group of 20 research analysts at RaboResearch’s Food and Agribusiness division in North America.

The lure of the produce business was irresistible, because it provided Paul Ramson with a chance to solve problems for a global market.

Asparagus breeder and seed company Walker Brothers Inc., Pittsgrove, N.J., recently added Pedro Cisneros Zevallos in Peru.

Two groups that represent the U.S. blueberry industry have hired a vice president of marketing and communications and financial controller, which are new positions.

The Produce Marketing Association is adding six new members to its board of directors.

Hazel Technologies Inc., Chicago, is promoting its products to growers in Chile and has hired Pablo Silva to lead those efforts.