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BERLIN — World trade and consumption of fresh avocados has been rocketing higher for the past 15 years, but how long can the market continue to grow?

The charms of travel to another country can be overrated.

The USDA has cited a Los Angeles company for failing to pay $750,000 for fresh produce, and sanctioned four other companies, all for Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations.

Longtime apple industry salesman John “Roger” Smithey died Feb. 4. He was 81.

JOH, Billerica, Mass., has hired Christine Boettcher as an account executive in the New England division, and Christine DiGirolamo as an account manager in the Mid-Atlantic division.

Greenhouse grower Red Sun Farms, Kingsville, Ontario, will be growing next-generation OZblu blueberries at its Mexico facilities, which promise to deliver a firmer, crunchier and more flavorful berry.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials seized a half-ton of methamphetamine worth more than $14 million concealed in a commercial shipment of fresh produce in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.

Apeel Sciences plans to bring its shelf-life extending technology to European avocado marketer Nature’s Pride.

The Center for Produce Safety, which recently announced an Innovation Challenge award with a total possible payout of $500,000, is having an informational web seminar about the event.

The Produce Marketing Association has hired Dan Stark as chief content officer, a new position designed to enhance the value of content and education from the organization.