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All romaine products — and salad blends not containing romaine — exported to Canada face new standards in the wake of new labeling in the U.S.

Gonzales, Calif.-based organic leafy greens grower Misionero is celebrating two years since the company was purchased by Harbinger.

Stemilt Growers has named Seattle chef Ethan Stowell as the company’s official chef spokesman.

Check out the above chart showing the shortfall in shipments of romaine in early December compared with a year ago.

Shelli Hendricks is the new director of education at the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF).

There is nothing like the fresh produce industry where we constantly deal with volatile markets, weather affecting crops, and labor issues, among many other areas across our supply chain.

How quickly will romaine rebound?

Apeel Sciences has hired Nick Fitzpatrick as vice president of supplier relations, where he will be the liaison between the company and growers as the company expands its reach outside the U.S.

The warehouse and distribution center of Miami-based Crystal Valley Foods has earned organic handler certification.

The St. Paul, Minn.-based packaging organization Ameripen is calling for a broad effort to build a comprehensive U.S. strategy to reach the goals of 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging.