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Boston-based Arrowfarms has made a commitment to use Kwik Lok’s plant-based Eco-Lok bag closures on its poly bags.

Pure Flavor’s Fort Valley, Ga., greenhouse is again shipping tomatoes from the facility as the company turns the page to its second season there.

Cranberries don’t need to float in a bog to hit the sweet spot for the fresh market consumer.

After 40 years with the company, Steve Tweten, president, CEO, and partner of NoKota Packers, Inc., will retire on Dec. 27.

The Produce Marketing Association has created a new member-only award called the Retail Award for excellence in merchant innovation.

Portland, Ore.-based Duck Delivery Produce Inc. has been awarded a maximum $26 million contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to schools and reservations served by the USDA in Washington and Oregon.

Amazon Produce Network now is offering papayas from Guatemala, complementing its mango deal, said Greg Golden, partner and sales manager.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Chiquita has donated more than 4.4 million pounds of bananas this year through its partnership with Feeding America.

Farmer-owned cooperative Eastern Carolina Organics has rebranded the organization as Happy Dirt.

After nearly 50 years in the fresh produce industry, Craig Laker is retiring at the end of the year.