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

Naturipe Farms, Salinas, Calif., has promoted Jim Roberts to president of sales, a new position at the company.

Erin Dickson has joined Ten Acre Marketing, Grand Forks, N.D., as senior vice president of strategy.

Doug Bulgrin, the onion packing shed manager for Gumz Farms, Endeavor, Wis., is the new president of the National Onion Association.

LA & SF Specialty, Los Angeles, has a new trade name, Vesta Foodservice.

California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville, Calif., has named Joe Barsi president of the company.

NatureSeal, Westport, Conn., has a new product designed to keep guacamole and cut avocados from browning.

StePac, Tefen, Israel, has new bin liners designed to extend the storage life of fresh pomegranates.

The Packer’s current poll question is this:

Well-Pict Berries, Watsonville, Calif., offers organic strawberries year-round, and the upcoming Florida season is off to a good start.