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PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — Organic farming and marketing is not getting any easier, and a panel of organic supply chain experts at EcoFarm 2020 said the causes include regulations, competition and rising consumer demands.

The Equitable Food Initiative has promoted Ana Luisa “Lulu” Rivera Collazo to workforce development specialist, a new position for the organization.

Side Delights, San Francisco, is launching “Journey of a Potato,” an educational video for consumers and buyers.

LAS VEGAS — A person’s digital presence can begin before birth and will endure long after death, and author Eric Qualman said there is no sense for people to avoid working on their digital reputation now.

If the grower can’t profit from efforts to reduce food waste, then the effort won’t happen.

Hugh Hinton Branch, who founded Hugh H. Branch Inc. in 1957, has died.

Del Monte Fresh Produce North America Inc., Coral Gables, is introducing pineapple tags to highlight sustainability efforts.

Recurring outbreaks of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce have frustrated industry leaders and put on pause other industry food safety projects and priorities.

The efficient use of water and inputs ranks as the most important value in measuring sustainability, according to The Packer’s most recent poll.

BrightFarms, Irvington, N.Y., has promoted Abby Prior to senior vice president of sales and marketing, and Matt DiNitto as director of sales — East.