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The Los Angeles-based executive search and recruitment firm is celebrating its partnerships in and contributions to the agribusiness industry.

Fungi continue to grab headlines and consumer interest despite slight sales decline.

Tim Youmans has more than 20 years experience in the produce industry and will be in charge of promoting customer relations and executing go-to-market strategies.

Marketers are preparing for avocados and guacamole to take center stage during the football season.

The retailer is teaming up with the Foundation for Fresh Produce to offer “Nutrition 4 the Win,” which will emphasize children’s health and nutrition, just in time for the back-to-school season.

The agency, which intends to issue a direct delivery contract, has scheduled the call for Aug. 9. Offerors can submit questions in advance by Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. CT.

The agency cited potential health risks from the herbicide, which is used on broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions.

The committee meets at least twice a year to develop recommendations on issues affecting the U.S. produce industry.

It’s the peak of the summer season, and business seems to be heating up for many Michigan produce distributors.

The company has voluntarily recalled guacamole products sold at Lunds and Byerlys due to potential contamination with Listeria.