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As the Potatoes USA annual meeting came to a close, the group welcomed a new chairman and executive committee.

Google searches related to Brussels sprouts show strong interest around the holidays, inquiries about the nutritional benefits of the vegetable and curiosity about how to use them in recipes.

The Tyler Phipps Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Nixa, Mo., is again offering a $3,500 scholarship to a high school senior looking to pursue further education in the agriculture industry.

J&J Distributing, St. Paul Minn., has made some personnel changes.

Farm Star Living, a lifestyle brand focusing on farming and healthy food, has partnered with Sun Pacific’s Cuties, Del Monte Fresh Produce, Litehouse, Harvest Sensations and Capespan to promote their products.

The Washington, D.C.-based Organic Center’s 15th Annual Benefit Dinner, March 8 in Anaheim, Calif., raised $450,000 for the organization.

Fox Packaging, McAllen, Texas, has officially opened a 32,000-square-foot printing facility.

DENVER — A year ago, Potatoes USA members started a new campaign to market potatoes as a performance food. A year later, they confirmed that’s the right track.

Georgia blueberries suffered some damage as temperatures dipped below freezing the week of March 5.

John Hollay has been hired by the United Fresh Produce Association as senior director of government relations.