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Ian LeMay is the new president of the California Fresh Fruit Association, Fresno.

Robert “Bob” Chester Kershaw, a founder of Domex Superfresh Growers, Yakima, Wash., has died. He was 81.

Western Growers, Irvine, Calif., has hired Eric Trost as vice president of employee benefits for the Insurance Services group.

Michigan asparagus season has started, following a cool spring that gave growers some extra time to prepare fields.

Coastline Family Farms, Salinas, Calif., has hired Marc Kirby as vice president of finance and accounting.

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and the Produce Marketing Association have formed an alliance in which the seed company will help sponsor a number of PMA events.

Organic produce is a $5.7 billion industry, taking up almost a 10% share of all U.S. retail produce sales — and there’s no sign of this trend letting up anytime soon.

Titan Farms recently showcased peaches in a Florida school, teaching students about growing practices and agriculture in general.

Packers Sanitation Services Inc. (PSSI), Kieler, Wis., has appointed Monty Christenberry as senior vice president of the central region.

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