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If you would like to see a graphic representation of the growth of U.S. imports of avocados, check out this chart.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Ottawa, Ontario, has launched an initiative to spread the word on produce consumption benefits, the Half Your Plate Health Professionals Network.

The third and final round of U.S. Department of Agriculture 2019 Market Facilitation Program payments to assist growers suffering from trade retaliation by China and other countries are on their way in early February.

Curt Steinhorst, an expert on staying focused in an age of digital distractions, is the featured speaker at the California Fresh Fruit Association’s annual meeting.

Fox Packaging, McAllen, Texas, has promoted Lucas Fox to director of operations.

Carissa Olsen is the new president and CEO of NoKota Packers Inc., Buxton, N.D.

Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., has hired Mike Browne as chief operating officer.

Golden Sun Marketing, Mound Minn., has hired Tim Rogers as business development manager and Jason Fuller as vice president.

Berry growers and trade associations in the U.S., Mexico and South America are pledging to use 100% recycle-ready packaging for all fresh berries by 2025.

Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc., Summerland, British Columbia, the grower and marketer of the bioengineered Arctic apple varieties, has been purchased by TS Biotechnology Holdings LLC.