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Vegetable grower Uesugi Farms, which is facing court claims of non-payment for produce, is closing.

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.

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.

The weather is no longer the biggest challenge facing asparagus growers in California as they prepare for this year’s anticipated March-to-summer harvest season.

The Prune Bargaining Association has voted to maintain the same price schedule for the 2018 as the 2017 crop.