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In this Fresh Talk blog space, I have been reviewing the top stories in The Packer during 2019.

The last installment of our month-to-month review of the top produce stories of 2019 is at hand.

South Africa citrus production and exports will continue to rise in 2020, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service.

California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville, Calif., has named Joe Barsi president of the company.

NatureSeal, Westport, Conn., has a new product designed to keep guacamole and cut avocados from browning.

StePac, Tefen, Israel, has new bin liners designed to extend the storage life of fresh pomegranates.

The Packer’s current poll question is this:

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement is sponsoring a web seminar to educate buyers on recent agricultural water metrics changes.

Felix Martinez Lopez is the new director of Agro Produce Puerto Rico Inc., San Juan.

Australian officials have asked the USDA to approve U.S. imports of Australian apricots, nectarines, peaches, European plums, and Japanese plums.