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Mexican hydroponic greenhouse grower Magic Sun, has created a new position, sales operations director, and hired Alejandra Garcia for the role.

Progressive Produce, Los Angeles, has hired Andrew Engles as sales manager in the asparagus and wet vegetable division.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has partnered with NSF Canada to offer online food safety, regulatory and quality assurance workshops in June.

Minneapolis-based FLM Harvest, a consulting and marketing company, is accepting applications for its annual Seed to Succeed grant program.

Homegrown Organic Farms, Porterville, Calif., has received Equitable Food Initiative certification for organic stone fruit grown in California.

Shanley Farms, Morro Bay, Calif., has hired Patrinka Crammond in business and program development.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against JLD Inc., doing business as North Country Wholesale.

The Justice Department is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to allow hydroponic operations to be certified organic.

Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1 ½ tons of marijuana in a fresh broccoli shipment as it crossed into the U.S. in Texas.

Wish Farms, Plant City, Fla., is gearing up for the domestic blackberry season, anticipating a positive shift in demand and pricing as production ramps up.