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Dole is hosting a contest to celebrate the Dole Whip, a non-dairy treat featuring banana and pineapple.

Mexican hydroponic greenhouse grower Magic Sun, has created a new position, sales operations director, and hired Alejandra Garcia for the role.

Progressive Produce, Los Angeles, has hired Andrew Engles as sales manager in the asparagus and wet vegetable division.

Minneapolis-based FLM Harvest, a consulting and marketing company, is accepting applications for its annual Seed to Succeed grant program.

Homegrown Organic Farms, Porterville, Calif., has received Equitable Food Initiative certification for organic stone fruit grown in California.

Leafy green growers are pledging to follow recommendations that the Food and Drug Administration recently outlined in a report on E. coli outbreaks in romaine and other leafy Greens in 2019.

Something new is coming this way. United Fresh LIVE!, the June 15-19 virtual produce event, will be a brand new experience for the industry. The COVID-19 pandemic created the need for the event.

The Southeast Produce Council has awarded almost $150,000 through the SEPC Member Scholarship program this year.

U.S. blueberries grown in 11 states and California avocados now have access to the Chinese market as a result of the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has partnered with NSF Canada to offer online food safety, regulatory and quality assurance workshops in June.