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Cara Ammon has been promoted to senior vice president of research and market intel at Category Partners, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Sean Martin is the new chief financial officer at California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on four companies for Perishable Agricultural Commodity Act violations.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has prepared a pest risk assessment for imports of Japanese muskmelons.

Avocado marketer Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., is preparing for an extended California avocado season.

Fair Trade USA, which certifies fair trade products marketed in North America, has promoted Nathalie Marin-Gest as head of Fresh Goods, overseeing produce, floral and seafood.

Fyffes has converted all of its melon shipments to include the use of recycled and repurposed wooden pallets from CHEP.

Large farms grew even larger during the mid-20th century. Advances in planting technology boosted yields thanks to chemical treatments.

SCC International Inc., Rio Rico, Ariz., continues to be restricted from operating in the produce industry, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

CTA Inc., Ferndale, Wash., has satisfied its debt under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and can now operate in the produce industry again.