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Texas Customs and Border Protection agents recently found nine people being smuggled into the U.S. in a shipment of fresh produce.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reinstated Epic Fresh Produce LLC’s ability to operate in the fresh produce industry.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has promoted Joe Atchison III to director of its marketing and development division.

Ocean Mist Farms, Castroville, Calif., has started harvesting the Coachella artichoke crop.

Packaging company Sev-Rend, Collinsville, Ill., has hired Art Vega as vice president of business development.

Brighter Bites, Houston, recently elected three new board members.

In the kitchen, you’re probably always looking for new ways to mix up the usuals.

Watsonville Coast Produce Inc., Watsonville, Calif., has promoted Jerud Manfre to vice president of operations and Adrian Contreras to sales manager.

Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, is expanding its global avocado network with a partnership to market South African fruit to Europe and Asian markets, including China.

Exhibitors at The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo had plenty to talk, including new products.