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D’Arrigo Bros. of California is getting animated.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Whether shoppers prefer bulk or packaged fruits and vegetables often depends on age, gender and other factors, according to the newest Power of Produce report from the Food Marketing Institute.

The Produce Marketing Association is featuring former astronaut Jose Hernandez at a Fresh Connections: Mexico event.

Driscoll’s is seeing increases in its Baja California, Mexico, Fair Trade program, with a 14% hike in acreage in 2019 and a goal to have all production certified by the end of the year.

The California Walnut Board, Folsom, is looking for grower and handlers to serve as members and alternates.

The University of California Postharvest Technology Center is offering its 25th annual Fruit Ripening & Ethylene Management Workshop.

Mission Produce Inc. is Ready to give consumers the choice to buy avocados that are ready to eat now and/or in 2-3 days with a new ripening and merchandising program.

Greens grower-processor WP Rawl, Pelion, S.C., is turning over a new leaf with a packaging update.

Sun Pacific, Pasadena, Calif., has hired Dave Medders as vice president of sales.

Fallbrook, Calif.-based Del Rey Avocado’s spring 2018 website redesign by TMD Creative has received recognition from national awards programs.