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The California Fresh Fruit Association’s annual meeting will feature speakers on issues affecting debate on the global economy and immigration.

The Produce Marketing Association is seeking nominations for the PMA 2019 Science & Technology Circle of Excellence award.

Jacob Jordan, a December graduate of Texas A&M University, has joined Lone Star Citrus Growers, Mission, Texas, as a sales assistant, said Trent Bishop, vice president of sales.

California Giant Berry Farms is sponsoring a second annual Chef Invitational, seeking chefs at foodservice partners across the country to compete.

After a tough year for the southeastern produce industry, more than 3,400 of those growers and packers started the new year afresh at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Ga.

Jim Allen, vice president of marketing for New York Apple Sales and former president of the state’s apple association, has been honored by the New York State Agricultural Society.

The U.S. Department has imposed sanctions on four produce companies under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Meal kit brands Hello Fresh and Chef’s Plate recalled six products in Canada containing red chilis.

J&J Family of Farms, Westlake, Fla., has made personnel changes.

Labor concerns and pressure from imports aside, California asparagus growers expect a healthy crop, and say organic demand is growing even as overall acreage drops.