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Technology and methods to manage water use in growing produce is the focus of the Agricultural Water Summit.

Fair Trade USA, which certifies fair trade products marketed in North America, has promoted Nathalie Marin-Gest as head of Fresh Goods, overseeing produce, floral and seafood.

Fyffes has converted all of its melon shipments to include the use of recycled and repurposed wooden pallets from CHEP.

Large farms grew even larger during the mid-20th century. Advances in planting technology boosted yields thanks to chemical treatments.

SCC International Inc., Rio Rico, Ariz., continues to be restricted from operating in the produce industry, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

CTA Inc., Ferndale, Wash., has satisfied its debt under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and can now operate in the produce industry again.

The Castellini Group of Cos., Cincinnati, is adopting integrated supply chain technology designed to enhance agility and efficiency for customers and suppliers.

In part because of that struggle, Escobar and two of her colleagues in the industry launched the first worldwide networking event for women in fresh produce at Fruit Logistica in February 2019.

The 2020 Beyond Organic Forum, which focuses on small-scale farming, is Jan. 22 in Wilmot, Ohio.

The Texas International Produce Association, Mission, and other groups are sponsoring a meeting on inspections of Mexican tomatoes under the Tomato Suspension Agreement.