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The number of illnesses linked to a salmonella outbreak traced to fresh-cut fruit from Tailor Cut Produce has almost tripled in less than a month.

Key Technology has introduced a new sorting system for fresh-cut apples, the VERYX digital sorter.

GreenGate Fresh, Salinas, Calif., is offering cartons of cilantro and parsley for foodservice operators.

Tailor Cut Produce has recalled its fresh-cut Fruit Luau, a mix of honeydew, cantaloupe and pineapple, after the Food and Drug Administration linked it to a salmonella outbreak.

Moxxy Marketing, Salinas, Calif., received an award for designs for sliced apples bags and applesauce containers for school lunches.

Increased regulations and other issues have prompted San Miguel Produce to reduce Ventura County, Calif., acreage and partner with other growers across North America to ensure a year-round supply.

San Miguel Produce Inc., Oxnard Calif., has hired Jennifer Osborne as director of sales.

Plant-based dips company Good Foods, Pleasant Prairie, Wis., has hired Malin Benicek as vice president of technical services.

Eurofins Scientific and QFresh Lab have a cooperative agreement to provide a full-service solution for food safety testing and shelf life quality for fresh-cut produce and salad kits.

Lipman Family Farms, Immokalee, Fla., is highlighting its Clipped & Clean Green Beans and expanded fresh-cut line at the Produce Marketing Association’s Foodservice: Delivered.