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The founder of Horifruit South America, who was known for his work expanding North American blueberry markets in winter to include Chilean blueberries, has died.

The vertical farm lettuce grower has recalled more than 600 cases of lettuce, but no cases of illness have been reported.

Jim Mills is partner and consumer business leader for Pacific Southwest region of Deloitte & Touche.

Jeff Mallory is vice president of produce operations at Hy-Vee, Inc. in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Continued growth and greater consumer choice is anticipated for tomorrow’s organic fresh produce sector, according to a survey from The Packer.

Oppy offers a big range of organics, including apples, pears, berries, ginger root, grapes, kiwi, avocados, cherries, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes, says senior sales representative Rachel Mehdi.

Porterville, Calif.-based Homegrown Organic Farms is continuing to increase the amount of its acreage certified with the Equitable Food Initiative, says Elise Smith, marketing manager.

The National Organic Program published integrity and enforcement dashboard for 2022 that outlines trends and enforcement statistics.

A Center for Produce Safety program aims to develop professionals who have the well-rounded skill set it takes to advance fresh produce food safety, says Steve Patricio, CPS board director.