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The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and North American Blueberry Council have hired Alicia Adler as vice president.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published a new report showing agricultural exports by state.

The Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit expo was a boon to Anaheim, Calif.-area feeding programs with 228,400 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables going to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.

When approved, the US-Japan Trade Agreement will deliver lower tariffs for U.S. citrus and other agricultural commodities.

Chiquita Brands International is the banana sponsor for the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon for the second year in a row.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, has filed a complaint against National Produce Sales for more than $820,000 in unpaid produce shipments.

Monica Arnett has been promoted to vice president of finance and administration for the California Avocado Commission, Irvine, Calif.

Progressive Produce, Los Angeles, has hired Christine Toy as sales manager and Seth Tillery as sales and grower relations manager.

Adding convenience to containers keeps consumers happy .

The Mushroom Council, Redwood Shores, Calif., is investing $1.5 million in nutrition research to look into the health benefits of eating mushrooms.