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At the threshold of a new administration led by President-elect Joe Biden, industry lobbyists speaking at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo on Nov. 12 gave their best hopes for a Democrat-led White House.

Envy apples will be a part of a recent Christmas tradition, with promotions during the Hallmark Channel’s popular Countdown to Christmas programming.

TOMRA Food announced its new organization focused on two business areas, Fresh Food and Processed Food.

Before there was Levi Strauss, Bell Telephone Co., or Procter & Gamble, there was Germain’s Fruit and Produce Company—a business that has adapted and persevered to celebrate its milestone 150th anniversary in 2021.

Bland Farms, Glennville, Ga., has promoted Luke McBee to director of operations.

President of GoldenSun Insights, Randy Riley, will be speaking virtually at ASTA’s 60th Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference to be held on February 1st, 2021.

Non-farm businesses may be required to get organic certification in the near future — especially operations that import or export organic produce.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has appointed 31 potato industry representatives to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board.