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Church Brothers Farms, Salinas, Calif., has hired Grace Ho as vice president of food safety and quality.

Sakata Seed America, Morgan Hill, Calif., has hired Brian Just as sweet pepper lead and senior plant breeder.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on one California business for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and issued an administrative complaint against another California company.

Fresh from presenting an attention-grabbing booth at Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit, Lakeside Organic Gardens is preparing for the transition between the fall and winter growing seasons.

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.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on businesses in Florida, Michigan and Texas for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

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