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Produce executives, retail dietitians, suppliers and marketers mingled as the Arizona sun softened, creating a festive evening air for the welcoming party at Produce for Better Health’s Consumer Connection Conference.

The grower says it is the first private company in the Mexican state of Jalisco to receive this conservation certification, which will help preserve and protect various species.

Drought pressures plagued the Golden State at the beginning of the year, but an unexpected series of atmospheric rivers this spring that inundated the state with precipitation changed the outlook for water districts.

Conner O’Malley will take the reins from Tim Lane, who plans to retire later this year after leading the Yakima, Wash.-based company for 25 years.

The gas station H-E-B convenience stores are being rebranded as H-E-B Fresh Bites, offering on-the-go customers fresh produce and convenient meal options.

Alex DiNovo, president and chief operating officer of the Columbus, Ohio-based DNO Produce, has announced the promotions of Deadra Barnett, Nick Middleton and Doug Snyder.

The launch of the Active Cooling Solutions platform includes critical hardware, accessories and data-driven services and support, according to the company.

Stemilt Growers is increasing its organic apple volume, and it expects another one of its organic fruits to rebound after a short crop in 2022.

Reidsville, Ga.-based Shuman Farms is focusing on its sustainability initiatives in celebration of Earth Day.