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Patrick McTavish, who worked in sales and executive positions at eastern fruit companies, has died.

Hazel Technologies Inc., Chicago, has hired Parker Booth as chief operations officer.

Technology and methods to manage water use in growing produce is the focus of the Agricultural Water Summit.

GS1 US, Ewing, N.J., has hired Kraig Adams to be its vice president of blockchain, a new role at the company.

Western Growers and energy technology company Concentric Power Inc. are teaming up for the Salinas Valley Energy Forum.

Jan McCaffrey has been hired as vice president of people at Organically Grown Co., Portland, Ore.

The Castellini Group of Cos., Cincinnati, is adopting integrated supply chain technology designed to enhance agility and efficiency for customers and suppliers.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Significant new regulations are coming soon for the National Organic Program.

In part because of that struggle, Escobar and two of her colleagues in the industry launched the first worldwide networking event for women in fresh produce at Fruit Logistica in February 2019.

The 2020 Beyond Organic Forum, which focuses on small-scale farming, is Jan. 22 in Wilmot, Ohio.